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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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Trump Delays Tariffs on Canada and Mexico to April 2

 

In a recent announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico to April 2. This decision comes after an initial deadline of March 4 was set earlier this month. The delay was revealed during Trump's first cabinet meeting, where he mentioned his superstition about starting the tariffs on April 1.

The tariffs, which target non-energy goods from Canada and various imports from Mexico, have been a point of contention between the U.S. and its neighboring countries. Canadian officials and premiers have been actively engaging with the Trump administration in an attempt to negotiate a resolution.

The announcement has led to fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the trade policies. As the new deadline approaches, the focus will be on how Canada and Mexico respond to the U.S. demands and whether further delays or adjustments will be made.



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