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Wall Street Futures Struggle Ahead of Key Economic Data

US stock futures showed mixed signals on Tuesday as investors weighed delayed economic reports on retail sales and inflation against hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month. Dow Jones futures edged 0.1% higher, S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.2% following Monday’s strong rebound in technology stocks. The market’s cautious tone reflects uncertainty over consumer spending and price pressures, with the producer price index (PPI) and retail sales data expected to provide fresh insight into the economy. These reports will be among the last inflation readings before the Fed’s December policy meeting, where traders are still pricing in a high probability of a rate cut. Monday’s rally, led by tech megacaps, gave the Nasdaq Composite its best single-day performance since May. However, major indexes remain on track for monthly losses , as investors reassess lofty valuations in AI and growth stocks. Nvidia shares came under pressure after reports sugges...
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Hamas Releases Final Hostage in Latest Exchange with Israel

In a significant development, Hamas has released the sixth and final Israeli hostage as part of the latest exchange agreement with Israel. The release took place on Saturday, marking the end of the first phase of the ceasefire deal between the two adversaries.

The final hostage, Hisham Al-Sayed, a 36-year-old Bedouin Israeli with a history of mental health issues, had crossed into Gaza on his own in 2015 and had been held since. His release follows the earlier release of five other hostages, including three Israeli men who were abducted from the Nova music festival during the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.

The exchange has been overshadowed by heightened tensions between the two sides. The ceasefire deal, which has paused over 15 months of conflict, is nearing the end of its first phase. Negotiations for a second phase, which would involve the release of dozens more hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal, are expected to be even more challenging.

The release of the hostages was conducted in staged ceremonies, which have been condemned by both Israel and the Red Cross in the past. Despite the tensions, the exchange has brought a glimmer of hope for the families of the hostages and the possibility of a more stable ceasefire in the future.



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