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Markets are mixed this morning, with oil climbing on renewed Middle East tensions while equities hold steady ahead of a pivotal week for earnings and central bank signals. Global markets opened cautiously today as geopolitical tensions and stalled Iran peace talks pushed oil prices higher, keeping investors on edge. S&P 500 futures hovered near flat , while Nasdaq-100 futures ticked up 0.2% and Dow futures slipped slightly . The backdrop remains dominated by uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz, where fresh disruptions have lifted crude benchmarks. Oil markets are firming , with West Texas Intermediate climbing above US$96 per barrel and Brent surpassing US$107 , reflecting supply concerns tied to regional instability.  On the corporate front, investors are bracing for a heavy week of earnings from major tech names—five of the “Magnificent Seven” report in the coming days—adding to market sensitivity. Meanwhile, attention is turning to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy ...

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Snowball Cookies:

 Here is  healthy holiday recipe that you can try:

 These cookies are made with just 6 ingredients and are perfect for the holiday season. 



        Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour
  • 3 Tablespoons softened organic butter, ghee or vegan butter 
  • 5 –6 Tablespoons organic confectioners’ sugar, divided*
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped pecan


    Instructions


    1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.

    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking sheet.

    3. Mix almond flour, softened butter, 3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt in a small bowl until a cohesive dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing. Once combined, mix in chopped pecans. You can use your hands to help mix the pecans in if needed.

    4. Roll tablespoons of the dough into a ball and place on baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake the cookies for 20 minutes or until they start to turn light golden brown on the bottom.

    5. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool 10 minutes more. Place 2-3 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar in a shallow bowl and roll each cookie until coated. Let cookies cool completely and enjoy.

    6. Store any leftover cookies in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to a month.



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