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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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Iran’s Supreme Leader Stands Firm Against U.S. Demands

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for unconditional surrender, emphasizing that Iran will not bow to external pressure. In a televised statement, Khamenei declared that neither peace nor war could be imposed on the Islamic Republic, warning that any U.S. military intervention would result in irreparable damage.

Trump’s demand comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, with ongoing airstrikes and retaliatory attacks fueling concerns of a broader conflict. Khamenei’s response underscores Iran’s determination to resist foreign influence, reinforcing the nation’s stance against external threats.

As diplomatic efforts falter, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that avoids further escalation. The situation remains fluid, with both sides weighing their next moves in this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.

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