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UN Security Council Endorses US-Led Gaza Initiative

    US President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution put forward by the United States in support of President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza. The measure, which passed after intense negotiations among member states, outlines a framework aimed at stabilizing the region and addressing humanitarian concerns. The resolution emphasizes international cooperation in delivering aid, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting security arrangements designed to prevent further escalation. While the US hailed the adoption as a diplomatic breakthrough, several council members expressed caution, noting that the plan’s long-term success will depend on the willingness of local stakeholders to engage constructively. Observers say the vote reflects both the urgency of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the geopolitical weight of Washington’s involvement. The coming months wil...
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US Futures Rise After CPI Data, Fed Signals

 

Investors are closely watching the stock market today as US futures tiptoe higher following the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The Federal Reserve’s looming decision on interest rates adds to the anticipation.

Key Points:

  • CPI Snapshot: Economists expect the month-over-month Core CPI to have risen, providing insight into inflation trends.
  • Fed’s Stance: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that rate cuts are coming, despite inflation ticking up in February.
  • Market Reaction: S&P 500 futures climbed 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.2%.
  • Gold Surges: The gold price surpassed $2,200 an ounce for the first time.
  • Micron Technology Soars: Micron Technology shares surged as much as 18% in premarket trading due to strong demand from AI companies.

Stay tuned for further updates as the Fed’s double whammy—CPI and interest rate decisions—unfolds.


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