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Global markets roiled as conflict in the Middle East spreads and energy prices soar Global markets roiled as conflict in the Middle East spreads and energy prices soar

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Global markets roiled as conflict in the Middle East spreads and energy prices soar

Attacks have been launched throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz

By Elaine Kurtenbach And Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press |March 2, 2026

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Oil prices set for swings next week as U.S.-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty Oil prices set for swings next week as U.S.-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Economic Indicators

Oil prices set for swings next week as U.S.-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty

Brent crude, an international benchmark, closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday

By The Associated Press |March 1, 2026

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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings

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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings

In Canada, many of the gains were coming from the tech sector

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |February 26, 2026

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Tech stocks weigh on Canada, U.S. equity markets amid new tariff developments Tech stocks weigh on Canada, U.S. equity markets amid new tariff developments

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Tech stocks weigh on Canada, U.S. equity markets amid new tariff developments

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 41.01 points on Monday

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |February 23, 2026

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