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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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Liberals to Announce New Leader on March 9

 


The Liberal Party of Canada is set to announce its new leader on March 9, 2025. This announcement follows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as the party leader and prime minister. The party's national board of directors has established the rules for the leadership contest, including a $350,000 entry fee for candidates.

Several prominent figures have expressed interest in running for the leadership position, including Ontario MP Chandra Arya and former Montreal MP Frank Baylis. Other potential candidates include former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, former B.C. premier Christy Clark, and several current cabinet ministers.

The new leader will guide the Liberal Party into the next federal election and will become the prime minister as long as the party remains in power. The leadership race is expected to be a significant event in Canadian politics, with many eyes on the potential candidates and their platforms.


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