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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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Tariff Turmoil: Markets React as Trump Targets Key Trading Partners

                                              

U.S. stock index futures took a sharp hit on Monday after President Trump announced steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The new measures include a 25% duty on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on Chinese products, sparking fears of an escalating trade war and its potential to disrupt global supply chains.

Dow futures fell by more than 500 points early in the session, while both S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped by around 1.5% to 2%. The sudden drop reflects mounting concerns among investors that the tariffs could trigger retaliatory measures from the affected nations, further intensifying market volatility and potentially slowing economic growth.

Analysts warn that if the trade conflict intensifies, the resulting uncertainty may push inflation higher and force the Federal Reserve to reconsider its policy stance. With key economic data and quarterly earnings reports on the horizon, traders and investors are closely monitoring the situation for further clues about the future direction of the markets.

Globally, markets from Europe to Asia have also shown signs of strain, underscoring the broad impact of the U.S. tariff policy. As nations weigh their responses, the coming days will be critical in determining whether these moves mark the start of a broader trade confrontation or a temporary market correction.


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