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5 Things to Know Today: Your Canadian Money Brief

  Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | moneysavings.ca/canadian-money-brief 1. The Bank of Canada Is Watching — And So Should You Markets are closely parsing every signal from the Bank of Canada ahead of its next rate announcement. With inflation holding stubbornly above target in key categories like shelter and groceries, economists are split on whether another cut is on the table or a longer hold is in store. If you're carrying variable-rate debt or sitting on a GIC renewal, now is the time to model both scenarios. What to do: Don't lock into a long-term rate product until after the next announcement. A few days of patience could save you thousands. 2. Spring Housing Market: More Listings, Less Panic After years of near-empty inventory, more Canadian sellers are finally listing — particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and Greater Vancouver. The uptick in supply is giving buyers breathing room they haven't seen since pre-pandemic times. That said, prices haven't mean...

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Wall Street Rallies as Earnings Season Kicks Off, Trade Tensions Ease


US stocks climbed on Monday, buoyed by a temporary pause in trade-war anxieties and optimism ahead of a packed week of corporate earnings.

  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 0.7%,
  • The S&P 500 gained 0.9%,
  • The Nasdaq Composite led the charge with a gain of more than 1%.

Investors appeared willing to set aside lingering concerns over global trade disputes and inflation data delays, instead focusing on the upcoming wave of quarterly results. Heavyweights including Tesla, Intel, Netflix, and Coca-Cola are set to report this week, with analysts watching closely for signs of resilience in consumer demand and corporate margins.

Financials also drew attention, with Zions Bancorp among the first regional banks to release third-quarter results. Market watchers say the tone of earnings season could set the stage for whether the recent rally has staying power.

For now, Wall Street is breathing easier, with the easing of trade tensions offering a welcome backdrop to what promises to be a pivotal week for investors.



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