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Tech Momentum and Fed Anticipation Propel Wall Street to New Heights

  U.S. stock futures climbed Wednesday morning, continuing a record-setting streak as investors rallied behind Nvidia’s meteoric rise and anticipated a pivotal decision from the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average , S&P 500 , and Nasdaq 100 futures all posted gains, with the Nasdaq leading at a 0.5% increase, buoyed by tech optimism Nvidia (NVDA) surged in premarket trading, adding to its recent rally after CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote at the GTC event highlighted new AI partnerships and a bullish outlook for the industry. The company is now nearing a historic $5 trillion market valuation, driven by expectations of $500 billion in AI chip sales Investor sentiment was further lifted by speculation that former President Trump may ease restrictions on Nvidia’s sales to China, potentially boosting demand for its Blackwell AI processor Meanwhile, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve , which is widely expected to announce a 25 basis point interest rate cut at 2 p.m....

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Escalate Amid Ceasefire Talks

 

In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of 24 people, including women and children. Hospital records confirm this devastating toll, underscoring the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The strikes occurred overnight into Tuesday, targeting residential homes.

Despite the hostilities, international mediators are actively working to broker a ceasefire deal. Their efforts aim to halt the destructive fighting and secure the release of approximately 120 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

As clouds of smoke from Israeli strikes rise above the city, the situation remains tense. The war, sparked by Hamas’ attack in October, has already claimed over 38,600 lives, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the coastal Palestinian territory.

The world watches anxiously as negotiations continue, hoping for a breakthrough that will bring an end to this devastating conflict. 

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