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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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Trudeau Announces High-Speed Rail Line Between Quebec City and Toronto

 

In a landmark announcement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed plans for a high-speed rail line connecting Quebec City and Toronto. The project, which is set to be the largest infrastructure undertaking in Canadian history, aims to revolutionize travel between these major cities.

The selected consortium, Cadence, will co-design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the high-speed rail line. The train is expected to travel at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, significantly reducing travel time between Montreal and Toronto to just three hours.

The rail line will feature stops in key cities including Trois-Rivières, Laval, Ottawa, and Peterborough, enhancing connectivity across the region. The project is anticipated to boost economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and reduce emissions

The design phase is expected to take four to five years, with construction commencing thereafter. While the project has garnered significant support, its future will depend on continued funding and political backing.

This high-speed rail line promises to be a game-changer for Canadians, offering a faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation.

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