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Winter Storm Near Miss: Southern Ontario Could Still See Heavy Snow

  A major winter storm developing across the central United States is expected to track close enough to southern Ontario this weekend to bring the risk of significant snowfall. While the core of the system is projected to remain south of the border, its northern edge may still sweep across regions from Windsor to the Greater Toronto Area. Forecasters say the exact path remains uncertain, but current projections suggest that areas along and south of Highway 401 could see notable accumulations if the storm shifts even slightly north. Some models indicate the potential for 10–20 centimetres of snow, with locally higher amounts possible if lake‑enhanced bands develop. The storm threat comes as southern Ontario braces for a surge of bitter cold. Wind chills dipping into the minus twenties may precede the system, creating conditions that could intensify snowfall rates and make travel more difficult. Meteorologists continue to monitor the storm’s trajectory closely. Residents are enco...
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Global Stock Market Plunge: Nasdaq Futures Sink 4%, Dow Futures Tumble


The global stock market is experiencing a significant sell-off today, with major indices plummeting amid growing concerns over the health of the U.S. economy.

Nasdaq 100 futures have dropped nearly 5%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have cascaded down by 800 points, equivalent to a 4% decline. The S&P 500 futures are also down by almost 3%. This sharp decline follows Friday’s disappointing U.S. jobs report, which has intensified fears that the Federal Reserve may have delayed cutting interest rates for too long.

The sell-off is not confined to the U.S. markets. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 suffered its largest one-day drop ever, plunging over 12%. European markets are also feeling the pressure, with the Stoxx Europe 600 down more than 3%.

Major tech stocks are among the hardest hitApple has fallen over 6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway has halved its stake in the companyNvidia and Tesla have also seen significant declines, dropping 10% and 8% respectively. The cryptocurrency market is not immune either, with Bitcoin sinking more than 15%.

Investors are flocking to safer assets, driving up the prices of U.S. Treasuries and gold. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has fallen below 3.8%, and gold futures have risen as traders seek refuge from the market turmoil.

As the week progresses, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and upcoming economic data, particularly the weekly unemployment claims due on Thursday. The market’s reaction to these developments will be crucial in determining whether this sell-off marks the beginning of a more prolonged downturn.


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