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Markets Hold Steady as Iran Deal Hopes Lift Sentiment — April 14, 2026

MoneySavings.ca  ·  Daily Market Brief Tuesday, April 14, 2026  ·  Morning Edition Markets hold steady as Iran deal hopes lift sentiment S&P 500 Futures 6,936 ▲ +0.20% Nasdaq Futures 25,647 ▲ +0.40% Dow Futures 48,501 ▲ +0.16% WTI Crude $96.31 ▼ −2.80% easing North American markets are poised for a steady open on Tuesday as investors grow cautiously optimistic about a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. U.S. stock futures held firm after the major averages posted strong gains the previous session, with the S&P 500 fully erasing its war-driven losses. Oil prices offered some relief for consumers, with WTI crude pulling back nearly 3% to around $96.31 per barrel — easing from Monday's spike above $104. Asian markets also opened higher overnight, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 2.43% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng gaining 1%, both t...
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Escalating Tensions: Israel’s Direct Strike Warning to Iran


Amidst rising tensions in the Middle East, Israel has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening direct military action if Tehran were to launch an attack from its own soil. This development follows the recent killings of Iranian generals at their consulate in Syria, an event that has significantly heightened the long-standing animosity between the two nations.

Israel’s Foreign Minister, in a statement released Wednesday, made it clear that any aggression from Iran would be met with a swift response. "If Iran attacks from its territory, Israel will respond and attack in Iran,” he declared, signaling a potential shift towards more direct confrontation.

The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has vowed retaliation against Israel for the consulate attack, which he equated to an assault on Iranian territory. "The evil regime must be punished, and it will be punished,” he affirmed during a sermon marking the end of Ramadan.

The international community watches with concern as both nations refrain from detailing their potential strategies, leaving the world to ponder the implications of such a conflict. As the situation unfolds, the hope for de-escalation remains, but the path forward is fraught with uncertainty.

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