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Wall St Futures Slip as Geopolitical Uncertainty and Mixed Earnings Weigh on Sentiment

Wall Street futures slipped early Thursday as investors grew cautious in the absence of clear signals on the U.S.–Iran war, while a wave of mixed earnings added to the uncertainty. Iran’s seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and its demand that the U.S. lift its naval blockade have heightened geopolitical tensions, even after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire indefinitely. The standoff continues to keep oil prices above $100 per barrel , raising concerns about a potential inflation flare‑up.  Economists warn that even if the conflict eases, the global economy may take time to normalize after one of the largest oil supply disruptions in decades.  As of early morning trading, Dow E‑minis were down 0.73%, S&P 500 E‑minis slipped 0.50%, and Nasdaq 100 E‑minis fell 0.48% , reflecting a broader pullback in risk appetite.  Earnings added another layer of volatility. Tesla shares fell after the company boosted its annual spending plan to more than $25...
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Riddles and Answers


                                      

Riddles are a great way to challenge your mind and have some fun. They can also help you improve your vocabulary, logic and creativity. Here are some good riddles for the day that you can try to solve. Don't worry, the answers are provided at the end of the post.

 
Riddles:  

1.  I have a face, two hands, and a tail, but no arms, legs or head. I can tell you the time, but I don't know it myself. What am I?

2.  What invention lets you look right through a wall?


3.  What is always running but never moves, has no mouth but can speak, has no head but can weep?


4.  I have a name that's not mine, and no one cares about me in their prime. People cry at my sight, and lie by me all day and night. What am I?


5.  What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?


Answers:

1. A clock.

2. A window.

3. A river.

4. A tombstone.

5. Silence.


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