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Ottawa's Parliament Hill, where the Carney government is rolling out Canada's largest fiscal stimulus package since 1980. / Photo: Unsplash. MoneySavings.ca  ·  Economy & Policy Monday, April 13, 2026  ·  Daily Edition Canada at a crossroads: oil shock, frozen rates, and a trade deal on the clock Canada's economy is navigating a uniquely complicated moment in 2026. A Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging past US$104 a barrel, a once-in-a-generation fiscal stimulus package is being rolled out in Ottawa, and the clock is ticking on a renegotiation of Canada's most important trade agreement. For everyday Canadians, this means uncertainty at the gas pump, a central bank with limited room to cut rates, and a federal government betting big on public spending to kick-start growth. Here is what you need to know about the forces shaping the Canadian economy right now. 1. The Bank of Canada is stuck — and oil is why The Bank of Canada has held it...
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Geopolitical Tensions Shake U.S. Futures as Oil Volatility Rises

 


Markets pulled back as geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, with futures for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all retreating. Oil’s swings—driven by concerns over potential U.S. action involving a key Iranian island—added pressure to an already cautious trading environment.

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U.S. stock futures slipped early Friday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell around 0.2%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.4%. The Nasdaq 100 retreated roughly 0.5%, extending Thursday’s declines. 

A report suggesting the U.S. may attempt to take control of Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iran’s oil exports, intensified market unease. Such a move could aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route, but also risks escalating tensions. 

Oil prices, which had been swinging sharply, steadied but remained a central driver of market sentiment. Investors continue to weigh how prolonged conflict in the Middle East might affect global supply chains, inflation, and Federal Reserve policy expectations. 


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