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S&P 500 Knocks on Record's Door as Oil Retreats and Iran Talks Revive — April 15, 2026

MoneySavings.ca  ·  Daily Market Brief Wednesday, April 15, 2026  ·  Morning Edition S&P 500 knocks on record's door as oil retreats and Iran talks revive S&P 500 Futures 7,002 Flat  ·  near all-time high Nasdaq Futures 25,990 Flat  ·  10-day win streak Dow Futures 48,700 ▼ −0.11% WTI Crude $92.52 ▼ Down from $104 peak Markets are pausing for breath on Wednesday after a powerful two-day rally pushed the S&P 500 to within striking distance of its all-time high of 7,002. Futures are holding flat ahead of the open as investors weigh a packed earnings slate and watch U.S.-Iran diplomacy for the next catalyst. Tuesday's session delivered broad gains — the S&P 500 rose 1.18% to 6,967, the Nasdaq surged 1.96% to 23,639, and the Dow added 0.66% to close at 48,536. A cooler-than-expected Producer Pri...

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Israeli Strikes Claim Lives in Gaza: A Tragic Day for Al-Shati and Al-Tuffah

 

In a devastating turn of events, Israeli attacks on districts of Gaza City have left at least 42 people dead, according to Ismail Al-Thawabta, the director of the Hamas-run government media office. The violence unfolded on Saturday, with one strike targeting houses in Al-Shati, one of Gaza’s historic refugee camps, resulting in the loss of 24 lives. An additional 18 Palestinians were killed in a separate strike on houses in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood.

The Israeli military has confirmed its involvement, stating that fighter jets struck two Hamas military infrastructure sites in the area of Gaza City. Further details are expected to emerge soon. The situation remains tense, and the toll on civilian lives is deeply tragic.

Our thoughts are with the affected families during this difficult time. The conflict continues to escalate, and the international community must urgently seek a peaceful resolution to prevent further loss of life.

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