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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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Israel Terminates Agreement with UNRWA, Impacting Aid in Gaza

 

In a significant development, Israel has officially terminated its agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the primary provider of aid in Gaza. This move follows recent legislation passed by the Israeli parliament, which restricts UNRWA’s operations within Israeli territory.

The Israeli government has accused UNRWA of being infiltrated by Hamas, a claim the agency firmly denies, asserting that it maintains strict neutrality in its operations. The termination of this agreement, which dates back to 1967, is seen as a step towards implementing the new laws that sever ties with the agency.

UNRWA has been a crucial lifeline for millions of Palestinians, providing essential services such as education, healthcare, and food aid. The cessation of cooperation with UNRWA is expected to exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where the population relies heavily on international aid.

The international community has expressed concern over the potential humanitarian impact of this decision. Aid groups warn that the new restrictions could severely hamper efforts to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

As the situation unfolds, the focus remains on how this decision will affect the delivery of aid and the broader implications for the region’s stability.


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