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5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026

                                               5 Money Things Every Canadian Should Know Today — April 24, 2026 URL Slug: canadian-money-brief-april-24-2026 Description: Fuel tax relief at the pumps, oil price shock fears, Canada Post's record loss, TSX jitters, and the tax deadline — your 5-minute money briefing. Labels: Economy , Markets , Personal Finance , Energy , Federal Budget , Taxes , Canada Post Your quick Canadian money briefing — five stories, plain language, no filler. 1. Cheaper Gas — For Now If you filled up this week, you may have noticed a few extra cents in your pocket. Ottawa's temporary federal fuel excise tax suspension kicked in on April 20 and runs through September 7. The result: roughly 10 cents per litre saved on gasoline and 4 cents per litre on diesel . Prime Minister Mark Carney framed it as relief for trucker...

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Stock Futures Rise as Wall Street Nears the End of a High-Flying Q2

In recent weeks, the stock market has seen impressive gains, with the S&P 500 up around 4.5% and the Nasdaq surging approximately 8%. However, there are signs of fatigue, particularly for Nvidia (NVDA), which had been a standout performer.  

As we head into the last week of Q2, keep an eye on macroeconomic developments and the upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which could impact the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut decisions. Additionally, consider the valuation perspective—Nvidia’s stock trades at a premium compared to other tech giants like Microsoft and Apple.


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