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Wall Street Futures Climb on Fed Cut Hopes as Bitcoin Extends Steep Decline

US markets staged a rebound Friday morning, with futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all moving higher after a turbulent week. The rally was fueled by growing bets that the Federal Reserve could cut interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, following dovish comments from New York Fed President John Williams. His remarks shifted sentiment sharply, with nearly 70% of traders now expecting a rate cut. Dow futures gained 0.7% , leading the advance. S&P 500 futures rose 0.5% , while Nasdaq futures added 0.4% . The optimism comes after Thursday’s sharp sell-off, underscoring the volatility gripping markets as investors weigh AI-driven risks and Fed policy divisions. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies continued to struggle. Bitcoin plunged to around $82,000 , marking its worst month since the 2022 crypto collapse. The decline reflects heavy institutional outflows, miner sell-offs, and broader risk-off sentiment across digital assets.

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IVF Mix-Up: Australian Woman Gives Birth to Stranger's Baby

In a rare and distressing incident, an Australian woman gave birth to a child conceived from another couple's embryo due to a mix-up at a fertility clinic. The error occurred at Monash IVF's Brisbane clinic, one of Australia's leading fertility providers, and was attributed to "human error" during the embryo transfer process.

The mistake was discovered months after the birth when the parents requested to transfer their remaining embryos to another clinic. An investigation revealed that an additional embryo in storage belonged to another patient, confirming the mix-up. Monash IVF has since issued an apology and pledged to support the affected families through this challenging time.

This incident has sparked discussions about the need for stricter regulations and protocols in IVF clinics to prevent such errors in the future. While rare, similar cases have been reported globally, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in fertility treatments.



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