Higher stock futures and rising gold and crude oil futures point to a positive start for the Canadian stock market on Tuesday.
However, stock may find it tough to hold at higher levels, as investors may refrain from making big moves due to concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions and the uncertainty around the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Market Analysis
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.