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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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Northvolt Bankruptcy Casts Shadow Over Quebec EV Battery Plant

Swedish electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about the future of its ambitious $7-billion battery plant project in Quebec. The company cited rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and shifts in market demand as key factors leading to its financial collapse.

Despite the parent company's bankruptcy, Northvolt North America, a subsidiary, has stated that it remains solvent and intends to honor its obligations. However, the fate of the Quebec plant, known as Northvolt Six, remains uncertain. The project, located near Montreal, was expected to produce battery cells and cathode active materials for electric vehicles, with operations powered entirely by hydroelectric energy.

The Quebec and Canadian governments had pledged significant financial support for the project, with investments totaling billions of dollars. Quebec's Economy Minister Christine Fréchette expressed disappointment but emphasized the government's commitment to finding a buyer to take over Northvolt's North American operations and revive the project.

The bankruptcy marks a significant setback for Northvolt, which had been a key player in Europe's efforts to reduce reliance on Asian battery manufacturers. The future of the Quebec plant now hinges on the decisions of a court-appointed trustee and potential new investors.

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