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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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Heat Dome Grips Ontario and Quebec as Temperatures Soar

A relentless heat wave continues to smother much of Ontario and southwestern Quebec, with Environment Canada maintaining heat warnings across the region. The sweltering conditions, driven by a lingering heat dome, are expected to persist through Tuesday, with some relief anticipated by midweek.

On Sunday, Toronto recorded a scorching high of 35°C, with humidex values pushing the perceived temperature to a staggering 46°C. Communities stretching from southwestern Ontario to Sudbury and Timmins are under alert, while in Quebec, the most intense heat is being felt from Montreal to Shawinigan and north to Abitibi.

Authorities are urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat hours, and watch for signs of heat-related illness. Schools in some areas have even suspended classes as a precaution.

This extreme weather event is part of a broader pattern of intensifying heat waves linked to climate change. As the summer unfolds, officials continue to monitor conditions closely and advise the public to take necessary precautions.

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