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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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High Heat Wave Sweeps Ontario: Widespread Warnings Issued by Environment Canada

 

Ontario is sweltering under a prolonged heat wave, with Environment Canada sounding the alarm about dangerously high temperatures. Communities across the province, from southwestern Ontario to the Quebec border, are at risk. Vulnerable individuals, including older adults and young children, face heightened health risks as temperatures soar. In the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa, humidity could make it feel as hot as 45°C. Even regions further north are bracing for humidex values in the low to mid-40s. This unusual heat event, exacerbated by climate change, underscores the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activities during peak heat, and checking on neighbors. Let’s all keep cool and look out for one another during this scorching weather.

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