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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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Market Jitters: S&P 500 Futures Signal Bear Market Amid Economic Concerns

                                            

U.S. stock futures took a hit in premarket trading, with the S&P 500 edging closer to bear market territory. Investors are reacting to heightened economic uncertainty, including the impact of recent tariff policies and global market volatility. Futures tied to the S&P 500 have dropped over 20% from their peak, a key indicator of a bear market. The tech-heavy Nasdaq has already entered this territory, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average is also facing significant declines.

Market analysts point to a combination of factors, including fears of a potential recession and inflationary pressures, as driving the sell-off. The CBOE Volatility Index, often referred to as Wall Street's "fear gauge," has surged, reflecting the growing unease among investors. As the trading session unfolds, all eyes will be on how these developments shape the broader economic outlook.

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