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Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Wall Street as Futures Slide on Trump’s Iran Warning

  Markets tumbled Thursday morning as renewed geopolitical uncertainty sent U.S. stock futures sharply lower, with investors reacting to President Trump’s latest remarks that the war with Iran is “not yet over.”   U.S. stock futures stumbled early Thursday after President Trump’s national address failed to signal a clear end to the ongoing U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points , while S&P 500 futures fell 1.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 2% , reflecting heightened investor anxiety.  The market’s reaction was driven largely by Trump’s assertion that the conflict is not yet resolved, despite reports that Iran’s president has approached the U.S. about a potential ceasefire. Trump emphasized that any agreement would depend on reopening the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global energy chokepoint. He also warned that U.S. forces would “hit Iran hard” before any withdrawal in the coming weeks.  ...

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Trudeau to Reshuffle Cabinet Amid Ministerial Departures

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing for another cabinet shuffle following the announcement that four more federal ministers will not seek re-election. This move comes at a time when Trudeau’s leadership is facing increasing scrutiny.

The ministers stepping down include Filomena Tassi, who cited personal reasons for her decision. This reshuffle is expected to address the gaps left by these departures and ensure the government remains focused on its priorities.

The upcoming changes are part of Trudeau’s ongoing efforts to refresh his team and maintain stability within his administration as the next election approaches.


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