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Trump Pressures Tehran to Move Quickly on U.S. Ceasefire Proposal

A person stands next to the remnant of an Iranian missile, in Beitin village near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to act swiftly on a proposed ceasefire plan aimed at ending nearly four weeks of intense conflict across the Middle East. His remarks came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Tehran is reviewing the U.S. proposal but is not engaged in direct negotiations, insisting that current exchanges through intermediaries do not constitute formal dialogue.  Indirect communication between the two countries is reportedly being facilitated by Pakistan, with additional support from Turkey and Egypt. Despite this, Iranian officials maintain a firm stance, emphasizing continued resistance and rejecting the notion of active talks.  Trump, however, has publicly claimed that Iranian leaders are eager for a deal, asserting that they are under immense pressure both domestically and militarily. He warned Tehran...

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Wall Street Poised for Higher Open Ahead of Fed Decision


U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher open on Wednesday as investors gear up for the Federal Reserve's upcoming decision on interest rates. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures are all showing gains, indicating a positive start to the trading day.

Market participants are eagerly awaiting the Federal Reserve's announcement, with many expecting a quarter-percentage point cut in the federal funds rate. This anticipated move comes as the Fed aims to support a slowing job market while keeping inflation in check.

Investors are also keeping an eye on the Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks following the decision, as his comments could provide further insights into the central bank's future monetary policy direction.

The premarket optimism follows a week of mixed economic reports and comes ahead of the Fed's last meeting of the year. Analysts believe that a series of rate cuts could help boost the economy and support investment prices, although there are concerns about potential inflationary pressures.

As the market awaits the Fed's decision, all eyes will be on how the central bank navigates the delicate balance between fostering economic growth and maintaining price stability.



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