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Europe Grinds to a Halt as Deep Freeze Triggers Massive Travel Disruptions

                                                   KLM scraps 600 flights in Amsterdam on Wednesday as snow continues A powerful cold snap sweeping across Europe has forced widespread cancellations of flights and trains, with conditions expected to worsen through Wednesday. Heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and hazardous travel conditions have already caused days of disruption across the continent, and authorities warn that the situation may deteriorate further. Severe Weather Shuts Down Air Travel Dutch carrier KLM announced it will cancel 600 flights at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Wednesday as it struggles with persistent snow and freezing conditions. Schiphol, one of Europe’s busiest hubs, has been heavily affected since Friday, with thousands of flights disrupted and de‑icing operations running around the clock. Officia...

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Stock Market Today: Futures Slide Amid Government Shutdown Fears and Sticky Inflation

                                         

U.S. stock futures took a hit on Friday as investors braced for a potential government shutdown and digested mixed inflation data. Futures tied to the S&P 500 dropped 1%, while Nasdaq futures plunged 1.3%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell around 0.5%.

The looming government shutdown, driven by the House of Representatives voting against a spending bill, has heightened concerns among investors. Additionally, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, showed a slight month-over-month increase of 0.1% in November, indicating persistent inflationary pressures.

Key companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom faced significant pressure, while Tesla saw a 6% drop following a vehicle recall. Bitcoin prices also retreated nearly 10% amid record ETF outflows.

Investors remain cautious as they await further developments on both the political and economic fronts.



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