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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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Missile Strikes and Political Deadlock Deepen Middle East Crisis

 

  Israelis take shelter in underground car parks as sirens sound in Tel Aviv.




Iran launched a large wave of missiles at Israel early on March 5, forcing millions of Israelis into bomb shelters as the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran entered its sixth day. The strikes intensified an already volatile situation, with explosions reported across multiple regions and tensions rising along the Israel‑Lebanon border. 

In Washington, efforts to curb the U.S. air campaign were halted when Republican senators blocked a motion that would have required congressional authorization for continued military action. The vote leaves the administration’s war powers largely intact as the conflict widens across the Middle East. 

The escalation has drawn global concern as both sides exchange strikes—Israel responding with attacks on targets in Tehran and Iran continuing its missile barrage. With diplomatic channels strained and regional actors increasingly drawn in, the situation remains highly unstable. 

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