#oilUnmoderated tag#oilTrendingoffgridlife in # canada • 19 hr. ago • 1 min readDonald Trump delays planned 50% tariffs on Canada, cites trade dealCanadian Stock Market soars …. “U.S. President Donald Trump says he is hitting pause for three days on new tariffs that were set to hit Canada just after midnight. The president says the duties were delayed "based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!" (Aug. 18, 2026)” Excerpt…kirax in # oil • 7 days ago • 1 min readBrent Oil Time SpreadsBrent Oil Time Spreads Update The Brent crude oil time spread (2nd to 3rd front-month futures) has collapsed to its lowest level since early March. Key context: The market is pricing in expectations that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, reducing geopolitical risk premium Despite the sharp drop in spreads, the oil market remains…