Despite opening on a bright note and holding in positive territory for a long time, the Canadian stock market slipped and ended in the red on Tuesday, extending losses to a fourth successive day.
Renewed optimism about U.S.-China trade talks and higher crude oil prices set up a positive start for the market. However, stocks retreated midway through the session amid lingering concerns about global economy, oil's struggle to inch higher despite the recent production cut decision by OPEC and its allies, and uncertainty about Brexit and U.S.-China trade deal weighed on sentiment.
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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.