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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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Families Flee New Israeli Assault in Gaza’s Khan Younis

In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, families in Gaza’s Khan Younis are facing a dire situation. Israeli tanks have returned to the southern city, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate along congested roadways. Displaced Palestinians are fleeing on foot, with their belongings piled onto donkey carts and motorcycle rickshaws. The safety of designated humanitarian areas remains uncertain, as they have been attacked in the past. Meanwhile, leaders from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are attempting a last-ditch effort to revive ceasefire talks. The situation remains tense, and civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence. 

Previous rounds of negotiations have failed to yield a lasting ceasefire, but the upcoming talks scheduled for August 15 offer a glimmer of hope. As the conflict persists, families in Khan Younis remain caught in the crossfire, desperately seeking safety and relief from the relentless assault. 


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