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Mass Displacement in Lebanon After Intensified Israeli Evacuation Warnings

                                                     Displaced people walk outside a school-turned-shelter, in Beirut Tens of thousands of Lebanese civilians have been forced into shelters after what officials described as “unprecedented” evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military. Local authorities estimate that around 100,000 people have fled their homes in southern Lebanon within a short period, seeking safety in schools, public buildings, and makeshift community centers. The warnings follow a sharp escalation in cross‑border hostilities, with Israeli forces expanding the areas they instructed residents to evacuate. Lebanese municipalities and humanitarian groups say the pace and scale of displacement have overwhelmed available shelter capacity, leaving many families without adequate access to food, medical care, or basi...
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U.S. Stock Futures Steady After Cooler Inflation Data

                                             

U.S. stock futures showed resilience in premarket trading, paring earlier losses following a cooler-than-expected inflation report. The March Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.4% year-over-year, below the anticipated 2.6%, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 2.8%, compared to estimates of 3%. 

This data has bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve may stay on course to reduce interest rates later this year. At 8:31 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were down 1.06%, S&P 500 E-minis fell 1.44%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis dropped 1.81%. 

The report also highlighted a slight monthly decline of 0.1% in inflation, signaling a potential easing of price pressures. Investors remain cautiously optimistic as they assess the implications for monetary policy and market stability. 



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