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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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Former UK Minister Lord Mandelson Arrested Amid Epstein File Revelations

 

Peter Mandelson has been arrested at his home in Camden Town on suspicion of misconduct in public office.



British political figure Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office following newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. According to multiple reports, the former Labour minister and ex‑U.S. ambassador is alleged to have passed sensitive or market‑moving government information to Epstein during his time in office. 

Metropolitan Police officers detained the 72‑year‑old at his London home, where he was taken in for questioning. The allegations stem from emails dating back to 2009 that appear to show Mandelson sharing confidential assessments with Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in 2019. 

The arrest follows the recent release of U.S. Department of Justice files related to Epstein, which have triggered renewed scrutiny of several high‑profile figures. Authorities are investigating whether Mandelson leaked market‑sensitive information during the global financial crisis, a claim he has previously denied. 

As the probe continues, Mandelson has not issued a public statement, though sources close to him maintain he did not act criminally or for personal financial gain. 

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