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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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A United Front for Peace: U.K., France, and Ukraine Collaborate on Ceasefire Plan

In a significant diplomatic development, the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine have announced their agreement to work together on a ceasefire plan aimed at ending Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The plan, spearheaded by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, will be presented to the United States for further discussions.

The announcement comes amidst heightened tensions following a contentious meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the challenges, European leaders are determined to forge a path toward peace. The ceasefire plan is expected to include provisions for Ukraine's sovereignty and security, as well as a framework for lasting stability in the region.

The initiative underscores the importance of international collaboration in addressing global conflicts and highlights Europe's commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom and territorial integrity. The upcoming summit in London will bring together leaders from across Europe and NATO to discuss the plan and explore further measures to ensure peace in the region.

This united effort marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution to one of the most pressing conflicts of our time.

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