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Global Cities Tighten Security for Hanukkah After Sydney Attack

In the wake of the deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, cities across the world are stepping up security measures to protect Jewish communities during the holiday. The attack, described by Australian officials as an act of antisemitic terrorism, left multiple people dead and dozens wounded, sending shockwaves through Jewish communities worldwide. Authorities in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Dublin, and Warsaw have announced increased police presence at synagogues, menorah lightings, and public Hanukkah events. In New York City, the NYPD confirmed that while there is no direct threat locally, additional officers are being deployed “out of an abundance of caution.” London police similarly pledged heightened patrols, while Berlin intensified security around the Brandenburg Gate, where a large menorah lighting ceremony was held. In Ireland, Gardaí have increased patrols at Jewish community centers and events, with senior officials meeting religio...
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Stocks sharply higher, rebounding with a boost from chips

 



North American stocks closed higher on Thursday, winning back much of the previous day’s losses, as U.S. economic data fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve would ease monetary policy and revived investor risk appetite.

All three major U.S. stock indexes posted gains as chips surged, led by Micron Technology after its better-than-expected quarterly forecast, putting the tech-heavy Nasdaq out front. The rally gained momentum as the session drew to a close, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surging more than 1%. Canada’s main stock index rose 0.8%, despite a sharp drop in the shares of BlackBerry. Financial markets are pricing in a 71.3% likelihood that the U.S. central bank will reduce the Fed funds target rate by 25 basis points as soon as March, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.

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