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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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Canada Post Strike Looms: What Canadians Need to Know


Canada Post workers may soon walk off the job as negotiations between the Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) remain deadlocked. With the current collective agreement set to expire on May 22, a strike or lockout could disrupt mail and parcel delivery nationwide.

The key sticking points in negotiations include worker pay, benefits, pensions, and the use of temporary employees for weekend parcel delivery. Canada Post argues that these changes are necessary to remain competitive in the evolving delivery market, while the union insists on protecting full-time jobs and fair working conditions.

The potential strike follows a 32-day work stoppage in late 2024, which led to significant delays in mail and package deliveries, including passport processing and holiday shipments. The federal government intervened at the time, ordering employees back to work and extending the collective agreement to May 22, 2025.

As the deadline approaches, Canadians are advised to prepare for possible disruptions by sending important mail early and considering alternative delivery options. The government may step in again if negotiations fail, but for now, the future of Canada Post’s workforce remains uncertain.

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