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Market Futures Slip as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

  U.S. stock futures edged lower early Thursday as investors attempted to extend Wednesday’s rebound but remained cautious amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.4%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures slipped roughly 0.2% each. The pullback followed a strong regular session in which all three major indexes posted gains, with the Dow snapping a three‑day losing streak.  The overnight weakness reflects persistent market sensitivity to geopolitical developments. Escalating tensions involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran continue to drive volatility across asset classes, with traders closely watching oil prices and inflation implications. Recent sessions have seen markets swing sharply as headlines shift, underscoring the fragile balance between economic fundamentals and geopolitical risk.  Despite the cautious tone, Wednesday’s rally showed that investors are still willing to buy into dips—particularl...
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Cuba Plunged Into Darkness as Oil Pressures Mount

                                            Mass blackouts in Havana, Cuba, March 4, 2026

A sweeping power outage has left most of Cuba without electricity, stretching from Pinar del Río in the west to Las Tunas and Camagüey in the east. The state electricity union reported that the blackout began after an unexpected failure at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, one of the island’s key power sources. 

The crisis unfolds against the backdrop of tightening U.S. restrictions on oil shipments, which have sharply reduced the island’s fuel supply and strained its already fragile energy grid. Cuban officials say years of economic sanctions, combined with dwindling oil deliveries from allies like Venezuela and Mexico, have deepened the country’s energy shortages and made the grid increasingly vulnerable to large-scale failures. 

Residents in Havana and other major cities reported darkened streets, non-functioning traffic lights, and widespread disruptions to daily life. While authorities say recovery efforts are underway, the blackout highlights the island’s ongoing struggle to maintain stable power amid geopolitical pressures and aging infrastructure. 


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