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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...
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Wall Street Slips Again, Heading for Third Losing Week in Four

 

Wall Street faced another downturn early Friday, setting the stage for its third losing week in the last four. The S&P 500 futures fell by 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 0.4%. This decline follows a period of mixed economic signals and cautious comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell regarding future interest rate cuts.

Despite a strong economy, recent inflation reports have been mixed, causing uncertainty about the Fed’s next moves. Investors are also keeping an eye on upcoming retail sales data, which could provide further insights into the economic outlook.

In corporate news, shares of Domino’s Pizza and Pool Corp. surged after reports that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway had taken significant positions in these companies. Conversely, Ulta Beauty saw a decline after Berkshire reportedly sold most of its shares.

As the market navigates these fluctuations, investors remain cautious, awaiting clearer signals from economic data and the Federal Reserve’s decisions.






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