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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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Speaker Kicks Poilievre Out of the Commons After He Calls PM a ‘Wacko’ in Tense Question Period Exchange

In a heated exchange during question period, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was kicked out of the House of Commons by Speaker Greg Fergus. The incident occurred after Poilievre referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as a “wacko” for supporting British Columbia’s policy of decriminalizing some hard drugs in an attempt to reduce overdose-related deaths.

The tension escalated when Fergus asked Poilievre to withdraw his “unparliamentary language.” Poilievre refused, suggesting he would replace “wacko” with “extremist” or “radical.” Fergus promptly removed him from the chamber.

Following Poilievre’s ejection, the entire Conservative caucus left the Commons chamber in protest. Trudeau, who was also involved in name-calling during the exchange, accused Poilievre of courting “white nationalist groups” and criticized his past actions.

The incident highlights the intensity of political debates and the importance of maintaining decorum within the parliamentary setting. As the fallout continues, Canadians are closely watching how this clash will impact the political landscape.

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