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Israeli Minister Floats Gaza Annexation Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks

                                                         Palestinians carry aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel Wednesday                                                        in the northern Gaza city of Beit Lahiya. Amid growing international pressure and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israeli Security Cabinet member Zeev Elkin has suggested that Israel may consider annexing parts of the territory if Hamas continues to resist ceasefire negotiations. The proposal, aired during a public broadcast, is seen as a strategic move to pressure Hamas into surrendering and releasing hostages still held in Gaza. Elkin stated that “losing lands” ...

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Wall Street Holds Its Breath as Indexes Hover Near Record Highs

U.S. stock futures remained largely unchanged on Wednesday, with investors cautiously optimistic as the S&P 500 edged closer to its all-time high. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly by 0.1%, while the Nasdaq 100 futures inched up 0.2%, buoyed by recent tech sector gains.

Market sentiment was lifted by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks to Congress, suggesting that interest rate cuts could come “sooner rather than later.” His testimony set the stage for Friday’s release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, which could further influence monetary policy expectations.

Geopolitical developments also played a role in calming markets. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to be holding, reducing immediate concerns over Middle East tensions.

With the S&P 500 now within a whisper of its record high, investors are watching closely for any signals that could push the market into uncharted territory—or send it retreating.

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