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Kremlin Insists Russia-US Peace Efforts on Ukraine Remain Active

Demonstrators attend a protest in solidarity with Ukraine, ahead of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Anchorage, Alaska. The Kremlin has rejected claims that diplomatic momentum between Russia and the United States to end the war in Ukraine has run out. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that ongoing dialogue with Washington continues, despite remarks from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggesting otherwise. Ryabkov had argued that the progress made during the August summit in Anchorage between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had been “largely exhausted,” blaming European allies of Ukraine for undermining peace efforts. Ushakov, however, countered that such claims were “completely incorrect,” stressing that Moscow and Washington are still working on the basis of agreements reached at the summit. While the Anchorage meeting failed to deliver a breakthrough, Moscow has emphasized that it remains open to a diplomat...
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Market Resilience Amid Rising Yields and Positive Earnings

 

In a display of resilience, the S&P 500 closed marginally higher after a session marked by volatility, as investors navigated the dual forces of climbing Treasury yields and encouraging corporate earnings, particularly from tech behemoths.

  • Treasury Yields Climb: An auction of $70 billion in five-year U.S. Treasury notes drove yields higher, influencing equity markets. The 10-year Treasury note rose to 4.6459%.
  • Tech Giants’ Earnings: Investors’ attention was captured by earnings reports from major technology companies. Meta Platforms saw a dip in after-hours trading, while Microsoft and Alphabet are poised to report later in the week.
  • Tesla’s Surge: Tesla’s stock leapt by 12% as plans to increase production and introduce more affordable models outweighed its weaker quarterly results.
  • Economic Indicators Awaited: Markets are now looking ahead to the first quarter GDP data and March’s personal consumption expenditures, which could signal the Fed’s interest rate trajectory.

Investors remain cautious yet optimistic as they parse through the latest financial data, seeking signs of stability in a fluctuating economic landscape.

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