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Markets Surge as Iran De‑Escalation Hopes Lift Wall Street to End Q1

  U.S. stock futures climbed on Wednesday, extending a powerful rally that closed out the first quarter, as investors reacted to fresh signals of potential de‑escalation in the Iran conflict. Futures tied to the S&P 500 rose between 0.4% and 0.7% , Nasdaq 100 contracts gained up to 0.7% , and Dow futures advanced around 0.4% to 0.7% , reflecting renewed optimism across markets.  The upswing followed remarks from both U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, each indicating openness to reducing hostilities. Pezeshkian stated that Iran has “the necessary will to end this war,” while Trump suggested the conflict may not last “much longer,” even with the Strait of Hormuz still constrained.  Tuesday’s session had already delivered the strongest single‑day gains in over a month for all three major indexes, fueled by easing oil prices and improving sentiment. Brent crude fell more than 2.9% to around $104 per barrel, while West Texas Intermedia...
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Tragedy in Gaza: Airstrike Claims Lives of 29 Civilians

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza City's Shejaia neighborhood has resulted in the deaths of at least 29 Palestinians, including children. The attack targeted a multi-story building, leaving dozens injured and many still trapped under the rubble. The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed at a senior Hamas militant responsible for planning attacks, emphasizing efforts to minimize civilian harm. However, the devastation has sparked widespread condemnation, with local health authorities describing the incident as a "horrific massacre". This tragedy adds to the escalating toll of the ongoing conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands and claimed thousands of lives.

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