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What a difference a Middle East war makes

Investors had expected oil to bottom out around US$60 a barrel this year — now the war in Iran is expected to have a lasting impact on prices

By Rudy Luukko |April 13, 2026

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TSX rises more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed TSX rises more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

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TSX rises more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

The May crude oil contract dropped US$1.30 to US$96.57 per barrel

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |April 10, 2026

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Markets rally as oil moves below US$95 per barrel after ceasefire announced Markets rally as oil moves below US$95 per barrel after ceasefire announced

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Markets rally as oil moves below US$95 per barrel after ceasefire announced

Gains from an early "geopolitical relief rally” faded later in the day

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |April 8, 2026

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Stock markets mostly recover from earlier losses amid latest Trump threat Stock markets mostly recover from earlier losses amid latest Trump threat

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Stock markets mostly recover from earlier losses amid latest Trump threat

Investors deeply uncertain about when the Iran war may end

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |April 7, 2026

3 min read