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Relentless Push: Russia Claims Strategic Edge in Ukraine Offensive

  Servicemen of the 115th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces use an RPG-7 grenade launcher during training between combat missions, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Russia’s top military commander, General Valery Gerasimov, has declared that Russian forces are conducting a non-stop offensive along nearly the entire front line in Ukraine, asserting that the “strategic initiative” now lies with Moscow. According to Gerasimov, Russian troops have intensified airstrikes on Ukrainian cities far from the battlefield, including a recent attack on Kyiv that killed at least 23 people and wounded 38. He reported that since March, Russia has seized more than 3,500 square kilometers of territory , captured 149 villages, and now controls the vast majority of the Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson regions. The offensive has also pushed into Ukraine’s southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region, with seven villages reportedly under Russian control. Moscow says it has carried...
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Wall Street Rallies on Landmark U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

 


Wall Street Futures Surge Amid Trade Optimism

U.S. stock index futures climbed on Wednesday following the announcement of a sweeping trade deal between the United States and Japan. The agreement, unveiled by President Donald Trump, includes a mutual reduction in tariffs and a massive $550 billion investment pledge from Japan into American infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

Key Highlights of the Deal

  • Tariff Reductions: Japanese auto tariffs cut from 27.5% to 15%; other goods from 25% to 15%.
  • Investment Commitment: Japan to invest $550 billion in U.S. industries.
  • Reciprocal Tariffs: A 15% levy on Japanese exports to the U.S. as part of a revenue-sharing framework.

Market Reaction

  • Dow Futures: Up 217 points (+0.5%).
  • S&P 500 Futures: Gained 0.4%, reaching a fresh record high.
  • Nasdaq Futures: Rose 0.2%, though tech stocks showed mixed momentum due to chip sector weakness.

Global Impact The deal sparked rallies across global markets, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumping 3.5% and European indices trending upward. Analysts view the agreement as a signal of easing trade tensions ahead of the August 1 tariff deadline.

Investor Focus Attention now turns to earnings reports from tech giants Tesla and Alphabet, which are expected to provide further market cues. Meanwhile, chipmakers like Texas Instruments faced pressure after issuing weak forecasts, highlighting ongoing tariff-related uncertainty.

What’s Next With speculation mounting over similar deals with the EU and China, investors are cautiously optimistic. However, lingering tariff concerns and inflation risks remain key factors shaping the market outlook.


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