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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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Ontario Swelters Under Heat Wave: Nights Offer No Respite

 

Southern Ontario is bracing for a multi-day heat wave as Environment and Climate Change Canada issues widespread heat warnings across the region. Beginning Sunday and lasting through Tuesday, temperatures are expected to soar into the low 30s, with humidity pushing the “feels-like” values into the low 40s.

What makes this heat event especially dangerous is the lack of overnight relief. Temperatures in cities like Windsor, Toronto, and Ottawa will remain 5 to 7 degrees above seasonal norms, with nighttime lows hovering around 22–24°C. This persistent warmth can strain the body’s ability to recover, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

Health officials urge residents to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activities, and check on vulnerable individuals, especially those without air conditioning. Signs of heat exhaustion include headache, nausea, dizziness, and dark urine. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and requires immediate attention.

Relief is expected later in the week as a cold front moves through, bringing cooler temperatures and a chance of storms. Until then, Ontarians are advised to take precautions and stay informed.


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