October 3, 2026 | G7 Fuel Deal, Quebec’s Choice and the Cost of Money

Rick and Dianne, the AI hosts of Canada Morning Business Brief, unpack the G7 fuel agreement and what still has to happen before relief reaches customers. They examine Friday’s stock rebound, the cost of borrowing and the choices facing Quebec voters on Monday. How should businesses assess political uncertainty? Can Canada improve housing affordability while keeping construction viable? The conversation connects immediate fuel pressures with the longer timetable for Pacific Link, then looks ahead to Brazil’s election and Canada’s next employment report. Includes dated market observations and research through 7.20 a.m. Eastern on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Sources Reuters. G7 fuel agreement https://live.euronext.com/en/financial-news/g7-countries-agree-release-diesel-and-oil-stocks-after-us-pressure IEA. G7 energy meeting https://www.iea.org/news/executive-director-participates-in-g7-leaders-meeting-on-energy-security-and-markets EIA. Diesel pricing https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/diesel-fuel/factors-affecting-diesel-prices.php BoC. Policy rate and calendar https://www.bankofcanada.ca/core-functions/monetary-policy/key-interest-rate/ TD. Prime rate https://www.td.com/ca/en/perso