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Ukraine Claims Russian Summer Offensive Falls Short of Strategic Goals

A firefighter works at the site of an apartment building hit during a Russian drone and missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine in this handout picture released August 30, 2025. Ukraine’s armed forces have declared that Russia’s much-publicized summer offensive failed to secure full control of any major Ukrainian city, despite Moscow’s claims of significant territorial gains. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated that since March, Russian forces had captured over 3,500 square kilometers of territory and taken control of 149 settlements. However, Ukraine’s General Staff dismissed these figures as “grossly exaggerated,” asserting that no major urban centers were fully occupied by Russian troops. Military analysts note that Russia’s campaign, aimed at seizing the Donbas region and forcing Ukraine into concessions, devolved into a slow, attritional struggle rather than the decisive breakthrough Moscow had anticipated. While Russian ...
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Wall Street Rises as Trade Negotiations Offer Market Calm

Wall Street edged higher in premarket trading on Wednesday, buoyed by investor optimism surrounding ongoing trade negotiations. The Trump administration’s recent extension of tariff deadlines to August 1 has eased immediate market anxieties, allowing traders to refocus on earnings and economic data.

The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow futures all posted modest gains, with the Dow E-minis up 127 points and Nasdaq E-minis rising 47.25 points. This uptick follows a volatile stretch triggered by sweeping tariff threats aimed at key U.S. trading partners, including Japan and South Korea.

 “Markets have gotten used to how Trump negotiates,” said Ross Bramwell, strategist at Homrich Berg, noting that investors are now betting on a softer outcome from the aggressive opening stance.

Meanwhile, European and Asian markets showed mixed reactions. Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi posted gains, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dipped amid uncertainty over China’s response.

Investors are also eyeing the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes, set for release later today, for clues on future rate policy. With a September rate cut still on the table, market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic.

Stay tuned—earnings season kicks off tomorrow, and the next wave of economic data could shift the tone once again.

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