Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. markets mixed
Trump address on Iran war rattles market optimism
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 16:59
Trump address on Iran war rattles market optimism
An estimated 170,000 vehicles were sold in the month
In Canada, turmoil has been especially pronounced in private real estate funds
The manufacturing sector has shed 51,800 jobs over the previous 12 months
Total imports rose 8.4% to a record $72.1B in the month
The firm's forecast assumes the energy market disruption will moderate over time
The unsettled trading follows Trump's national address late Wednesday
Wealthsimple ranked the highest in overall satisfaction among DIY investors, followed by Questrade
Tech stocks rally in U.S., while basic materials lead on TSX
Governing council keeping options open as it monitors data
GDP expected to expand by 0.6% this year, down from 1.3% forecast last fall
Impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending after 'solid' report
S&P 500 adds another 0.7% after Tuesday's big leap
Technology, gold stocks rise as oil price falls
BMO economist expects annual deficit will come in at under $78.3B
Gross hires decline to lowest level since the pandemic
Americans see higher inflation ahead, are less optimistic about stock prices
Research indicates that strong wage growth is keeping inflation elevated
Market optimism returns after Trump, Iran signal willingness to end to war
Pre-Iran war figures show strongest growth in a year
Energy prices increased 4.9%, after falling in February
Real GDP edged 0.1% higher in January
Central bank is closely monitoring inflation expectations, Fed chair says