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Hezbollah Suffers Heavy Losses as Conflict With Israel Intensifies

  A person raising a portrait of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah during a demonstration in support of Hezbollah and Iran in Beirut on March 27. More than 400 Hezbollah fighters have been killed since the group launched attacks against Israel on March 2, marking the first comprehensive casualty count in the latest escalation. Israeli forces claim an even higher toll, underscoring the intensity of the conflict.   More than 400 Hezbollah fighters have been killed since the Lebanese armed group initiated a new round of hostilities with Israel on March 2, according to sources familiar with the organization’s internal tally. This marks the first overall death toll released amid Israel’s expanding air and ground operations in Lebanon.  Israel’s military reports an even higher figure, claiming it has eliminated at least 700 Hezbollah fighters, including members of the elite Radwan Force. The discrepancy highlights the fog of war and the difficulty of verifying battlefiel...
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Stocks Rally on Softer Inflation and Strong Earning

                                     

U.S. stocks surged in premarket trading today following softer-than-expected inflation data and upbeat fourth-quarter earnings reports from major companies.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, rose by 3.2% in December, below forecasts for a 3.3% annual increase. This news has raised hopes for a potential second rate cut by the Federal Reserve this year.

Investors were also buoyed by strong earnings reports from leading financial institutions. JPMorgan Chase reported its highest annual profit on record, while BlackRock and Goldman Sachs posted impressive quarterly results.

The positive sentiment was reflected in the stock market, with U.S. stock index futures soaring by 1.5-1.7%. The dollar fell by 0.5% against a basket of major currencies, and U.S. Treasury yields dropped 8.6 basis points to 4.704%.

Market analysts believe that the combination of lower inflation and robust corporate earnings could provide a much-needed boost to investor confidence and market stability.



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