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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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Eddie Bauer Customers Face March 12 Deadline Amid Store Closures

                  Shoppers pass a closing sale at an Eddie Bauer store in Vaughan, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026

Eddie Bauer shoppers are being urged to use their remaining gift cards and loyalty points before a fast‑approaching March 12 cutoff, as the retailer undergoes bankruptcy protection proceedings in both Canada and the United States. Court filings reveal that gift cards and Adventure Points rewards will no longer be accepted at closing store locations after this date, leaving customers with just under a month to redeem their balances. 

The deadline comes as Catalyst Brands, the operator of Eddie Bauer’s North American stores, seeks a buyer while liquidating its retail footprint. Many locations are already offering steep discounts—some reaching 60%—as part of the wind‑down process. However, shoppers should note that all liquidation sales are final, with no returns permitted on discounted merchandise.

The policy changes apply only to closing stores; non‑closing locations will continue to honor customer programs. Still, for those holding unused gift cards or loyalty points, acting before March 12 is essential to avoid losing their remaining value. 

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