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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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S&P 500 Soars to Record High Two Days After Trump's Inauguration

In a remarkable turn of events, the S&P 500 index reached a record high just two days after President Donald Trump's inauguration. The market surged by 0.81%, briefly trading above 6,100, driven by renewed optimism around Trump's trade policies. Investors seemed unfazed by Trump's tariff threats, focusing instead on the potential benefits of his administration's economic plans.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw gains, rising by 127 points, while the Nasdaq index climbed 1.5%. Analysts attribute the market's performance to strong earnings reports and Trump's more moderate tone on trade compared to his campaign promises.

As the new administration settles in, market watchers are keenly observing how Trump's policies will shape the economic landscape in the coming months.




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