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Wall Street Futures Rise Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

  US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as investors looked to extend the market’s recent rally into the Thanksgiving holiday. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.2%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.3% . The move follows a strong session on Tuesday, when the Dow surged more than 660 points (1.4%) , marking its third consecutive day of gains. Tech stocks continued to drive momentum, with Alphabet closing at record highs after reports that Meta may adopt Google’s TPU chips in the coming years. Meanwhile, Nvidia shares slipped over 2.5% as competition in the AI chip space intensified. Investors are also keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve. Markets are currently pricing in an 85% probability of a quarter-point rate cut in December , which has helped bolster optimism. Lower Treasury yields and easing inflation pressures have further supported the bullish sentiment. Through the first two trading days of this holiday-shortened we...

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Global Trade in Flux: Nations Scramble to Negotiate Trump's Tariffs


The Trump administration has revealed that over 50 countries have approached the White House to discuss the sweeping tariffs announced earlier this month. These tariffs, set to take effect on Wednesday, have sparked global economic uncertainty and fears of a recession. 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that resolving unfair trade practices would require time and credible offers from affected nations. Meanwhile, President Trump remains steadfast, urging Americans to "hang tough" as he pursues his vision of economic realignment. 

Countries like Vietnam and Israel are actively seeking negotiations, with Vietnam proposing to eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods in exchange for concessions. Allies and adversaries alike are grappling with the implications of these tariffs, which have disrupted financial markets and strained international relations. 

The administration's move has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the bold stance on trade and others warning of inflationary pressures and potential economic fallout. As nations scramble to respond, the global trading system faces a pivotal moment of transformation.

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