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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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Wall Street Glides to Close as Record-Setting Week Wraps Up

 


Stocks Coast Toward the Finish of a Record-Setting Week

U.S. stocks drifted higher on Friday, capping off a week of historic gains that left investors optimistic about the market’s momentum heading into the second half of the year. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both notched fresh all-time highs earlier in the week, buoyed by strong corporate earnings, cooling inflation data, and renewed hopes for interest rate cuts later this year.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average also joined the rally, logging its best weekly performance since early spring. Tech giants led the charge, with semiconductors and AI-related stocks continuing to attract investor enthusiasm. Meanwhile, consumer sentiment showed signs of improvement, adding to the bullish tone.

Despite Friday’s modest moves, analysts say the market’s resilience reflects growing confidence in a soft landing for the economy. “We’re seeing a shift from uncertainty to cautious optimism,” said one strategist. “The data is aligning with the narrative that the Fed may be done hiking rates.”

As Wall Street heads into earnings season’s peak, investors will be watching closely for signs that corporate America can sustain the momentum. For now, the mood is upbeat — and the records speak for themselves.


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