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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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Hamas Accepts Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Tensions

Hamas has announced its acceptance of a new ceasefire proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar, signaling a potential step toward de-escalation in the Gaza conflict. Khalil al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official, confirmed the group's approval of the proposal, which includes the release of five hostages weekly and a pause in fighting. 

The ceasefire aims to address humanitarian concerns and facilitate the exchange of hostages and prisoners. However, Israel has submitted a counter-proposal in coordination with the United States, leaving the final agreement uncertain. 

The fragile truce, previously disrupted by renewed hostilities, underscores the complexity of achieving lasting peace in the region. Both sides continue to negotiate terms, with Hamas emphasizing that its weapons remain a "red line". 

The international community watches closely as mediators work to bridge the divide and bring relief to the war-torn Gaza Strip.

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