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Trump Pushes Iran Strike Deadline Into April Amid Intensifying Regional Tensions

Onlookers watch from a window the site of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 27, 2026.  U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its energy infrastructure, moving the cutoff to April 6 at 8 p.m. EDT (April 7 GMT) . The decision follows Tehran’s rejection of a 15‑point U.S. proposal aimed at ending the conflict, which has already spread across the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets.  The conflict, now in its fourth week, has resulted in thousands of casualties and sent oil and fertilizer prices soaring, fueling global inflation concerns. The United States and Israel began striking Iranian targets on February 28 after nuclear negotiations failed to produce a deal. Trump stated that talks are “going very well,” though Iran denies any direct engagement with Washington.  Trump’s extension comes after he previously pau...
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Canadian Market Wobbles Amid Tax Hike Concerns

 

In a climate of financial uncertainty, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, dipped to a five-week nadir. Investors, already grappling with rising long-term borrowing costs, now face the specter of increased taxation. This trepidation stems from anticipations surrounding the imminent federal budget, which may include tax hikes as a measure to balance the government’s heavy spending.

The index’s downturn reflects a broader sentiment of caution, with the energy sector seeing a 1.7% decline and technology stocks falling by 1.3%. The financial sector was not immune to the downturn, experiencing a 0.6% drop. These figures are emblematic of a market poised on the brink of potential fiscal tightening, as the government seeks avenues to bolster its coffers in the face of expansive fiscal policies.

As the market awaits the consumer price index report, expected to reveal a rise in inflation to an annual rate of 2.9%, the air is thick with anticipation. The outcome of this report, coupled with the federal budget’s tax proposals, will likely be pivotal in shaping the market’s trajectory in the coming weeks.

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