US, Iran Weigh More Talks; United Pitches Tie-Up with American Airlines | Bloomberg Brief 4/14/2026

US equity futures rise and oil slips on optimism as the US and Iran consider another round of peace talks. United CEO Scott Kirby is said to have pitched a possible tie-up with American Airlines. Bank earnings continue with JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi. Katrina Dudley of Franklin Templeton says the reaction in the equity market signals expectations that the Iran war will be short. Saul Martinez of HSBC discusses how banks are adapting to volatility. (Source: Bloomberg)