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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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U.S. and U.K. Set to Announce Landmark Trade Deal Amid Tariff Negotiations


The United States and Britain are expected to unveil a trade agreement today, marking a significant step in economic relations between the two nations. President Donald Trump has described the deal as "full and comprehensive," emphasizing its role in strengthening ties between the U.S. and U.K.. 

While specific details remain undisclosed, the agreement is anticipated to provide tariff relief for key industries, including car manufacturing and steel exports. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been engaged in negotiations to secure favorable terms, particularly in reducing the 25% import tax imposed on U.K. steel and automobiles. 

This deal represents the first bilateral trade agreement since Trump initiated sweeping tariffs on imports in an effort to boost domestic manufacturing. The U.K. has sought exemptions for pharmaceuticals, while the U.S. aims to expand access to British markets for agricultural products. However, British officials have maintained that food standards will not be compromised, ruling out imports of chlorine-rinsed chicken and hormone-treated beef. 

The announcement is expected to be made by Trump from the Oval Office at 10 a.m. EDT, with Starmer delivering his own statement around the same time. As negotiations continue, both leaders are positioning this agreement as a milestone in economic cooperation, with Trump hinting at further trade deals in the near future. 


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