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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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Escalation in the Middle East: Israeli Airstrikes Target Iranian Military Sites



In a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel launched a series of pre-dawn airstrikes against military sites in Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the strikes targeted facilities used for missile manufacturing and other military infrastructure in Tehran, Khuzestan, and Ilam provinces.

The Iranian military reported limited damage and confirmed the deaths of two soldiers during the attacks. The strikes come amid a period of heightened violence in the region, with both nations exchanging threats and military actions.

Iran has vowed to defend itself, stating that it is “obligated and entitled to respond” to the Israeli aggression. This latest development raises concerns about the potential for a broader conflict in the already volatile region.

The international community is closely monitoring the situation, urging both sides to exercise restraint and seek diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation.


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