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Kyiv Rejects Pressure to Surrender More Donbas Territory

  The Ukrainian delegation on the first day of the third round of the trilateral talks (with the US and Russia) in Geneva. Ukraine has firmly dismissed suggestions that it should concede additional territory in the Donbas region, despite reported pressure from the United States to consider territorial compromises as part of potential negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian officials reiterated that any settlement requiring the country to relinquish more land is unacceptable and incompatible with the principles of sovereignty and international law. Kyiv maintains that yielding territory would reward aggression and undermine long‑term security not only for Ukraine but for Europe as a whole. Ukrainian leaders argue that Russia’s continued military operations demonstrate that concessions would not bring peace, only encourage further demands. The U.S. has not publicly confirmed any push for territorial compromise, though some American officials have reportedly floated negotiation scenari...
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Another Winning Week for Wall Street: Records Keep Rolling In


Wall Street wrapped up yet another triumphant week, with U.S. stocks surging to new heights. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5% to 5,096.27, surpassing its own record set just last week. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq composite led the charge, boasting a remarkable gain of 0.9% to reach 38,996.39, eclipsing its previous all-time high from 2021.

Market Highlights:

  1. Dell Technologies Soars: Dell Technologies stole the spotlight, rocketing an impressive 31.6%. The company reported robust profits and revenue for the latest quarter, outperforming expectations.

  2. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 Sets Records: Japanese stocks continued their meteoric rise, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surging 1.9% to close at 39,940.00. This index recently surpassed its 1989 peak, marking a significant milestone in Japan’s financial history.

  3. Global Economic Outlook: While Japan’s unemployment rate dipped to 2.4% in January, the purchasing managers index for manufacturing activity signaled subdued demand both domestically and internationally. Investors are eagerly awaiting China’s National People’s Congress next week, where economic revitalization policies will take center stage.

  4. Asia’s Resilience: Asian markets remained resilient. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng edged up 0.3%, and China’s Shanghai Composite added 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.6%, while Korea’s market remained closed for a holiday.

  5. Wall Street’s Winning Streak: The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished just below its previous record, rising 0.1% to 38,996.39. Wall Street’s unwavering momentum continues, with the S&P 500 celebrating its 16th winning week in the last 18.

As the bull market charges ahead, investors remain cautiously optimistic. Will this winning streak persist? Only time will tell, but for now, Wall Street revels in its record-breaking achievements. 

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