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Investors have continued to pour money into North American equities despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and fears surrounding inflation and interest rates. With the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and S&P 500 both trading at record highs, strong first-quarter earnings and resilient economic data are helping fuel one of the strongest bull markets in recent years. Why […]

Canada’s interest rate outlook remains uncertain as global tensions and rising oil prices reshape inflation expectations. Following its latest announcement, the Bank of Canada opted to hold interest rates steady, but signalled that consecutive increases could be on the table if inflationary pressures persist. With the Canada CPI March 2026 data showing a recent uptick, […]

Canadian inflation is back in focus after the Canada CPI March 2026 data showed a sharper-than-expected increase, driven largely by surging energy costs. While headline inflation rose to 2.4%, underlying trends suggest external geopolitical forces—particularly the escalating war in Iran—are playing an outsized role. As gas prices spike and uncertainty lingers in global oil markets, […]

Global markets are being pulled in two directions as the Iran war intensifies, raising questions about how Iran war affects the stock market in 2026. Crude oil prices have surged back above $100.00 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions, yet the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and S&P 500 continue to show surprising resilience. As investors […]

All eyes remain fixated on the war in Iran as crude oil hits multi-year highs. Despite geopolitical tensions and ongoing uncertainty, investors also need to pay attention to the S&P 500’s first-quarter earnings season, which just kicked off. Beyond the headlines, however, the real driver of near-term market direction may be corporate earnings—and whether strong […]

Surging oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East are raising serious concerns about a potential recession in Canada. As energy costs climb and economic growth slows, Canadian consumers and businesses are beginning to feel the strain, increasing the risk that the country’s already fragile economy could tip into a downturn. As we […]

North American markets are under renewed pressure as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reshape the outlook for both stocks and interest rates. With the war in Iran driving oil prices higher, investors are increasingly concerned about rising inflation and the growing likelihood of additional interest-rate hikes in 2026. As a result, major indices […]

Canada’s inflation rate showed signs of easing in February, offering a brief sense of relief for households and policymakers alike. However, that relief may be temporary. A sharp surge in oil prices—triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East at the end of the month—has yet to be reflected in the latest data. As a […]

Crude oil prices are surging again, climbing toward levels not seen in years as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East. While rising oil prices can boost energy companies and oil-producing regions, they also ripple through the broader economy by increasing fuel costs, raising inflation, and pressuring consumers. With crude now approaching $120.00 per barrel, […]

Investors are once again asking how the war is impacting the stock markets after the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran on February 28, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East. Israel has also expanded its offensive campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks across Israel and several Gulf states, […]