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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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Gaza Aid at Risk Amid Rafah Assault

The United Nations has raised concerns that humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip may come to a halt within days due to the escalating ground conflict in Rafah. Israeli forces have intensified their operations, capturing key areas and disrupting vital aid corridors.

  • UN Warns of Aid Cessation: The UN cautions that the Gaza Strip’s aid could stop soon as Israeli troops advance into Rafah, a critical aid passage.
  • Rafah Under Siege: Israeli tanks have taken control of Rafah’s main road, isolating the city’s eastern part and prompting a large-scale civilian evacuation.
  • Humanitarian Crisis Looms: With supplies dwindling, UN agencies warn of a dire situation, with fuel and food stocks rapidly depleting.
  • International Tensions Rise: The conflict has led to a significant rift between Israel and the United States, with the latter blocking some military aid to Israel.

The situation in Rafah remains precarious, with residents facing constant bombardment and a lack of safe refuge. The international community watches closely as ceasefire talks have yet to yield a resolution to the hostilities.

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