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Lebanon Seeks to Distance State from Hezbollah After Cyprus Drone Incident

                                                         File photo: Youssef Ragg Lebanon has urged Cypriot authorities and the public not to conflate the Lebanese state with Hezbollah following a drone strike that originated from Lebanese territory and hit Cyprus six days earlier. Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi emphasized that the attack was carried out independently by Hezbollah and does not reflect the policies, values, or intentions of the Lebanese government.  Raggi stressed that Lebanon rejects any attempt to use its territory for external agendas and reiterated that Hezbollah’s actions fall outside the state’s legal authority. He called on Cyprus to distinguish between the official Lebanese government and groups operating autonomously, noting that Lebanon has consistently affirmed its sovereignty ...
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Market Rally: US-China Tariff Cuts Spark Surge in Stocks

The stock market is experiencing a significant surge as investors react positively to the latest US-China trade agreement. The deal, which temporarily reduces reciprocal tariffs, has fueled optimism among traders, leading to a sharp rise in major indices.

On Monday, S&P 500 futures soared by 3%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures surged 2.4%, adding approximately 1,000 points. The Nasdaq 100 futures led the charge, rocketing up 4%, as investors rushed to capitalize on the newfound trade stability.

The agreement marks a 90-day pause on tariffs, with the US reducing duties on most Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China has lowered its 125% tariff on US goods to 10%. This unexpected tariff reduction has particularly benefited Big Tech stocks, with Nvidia, Amazon, Apple, and Tesla all seeing substantial gains.

However, not all sectors are celebrating. Pharmaceutical stocks took a hit, following President Trump's announcement of plans to cut US drug prices by up to 80%. Meanwhile, commodities such as oil and copper have rallied, while gold prices have tumbled.

As traders assess the broader implications of the tariff cuts, attention is now shifting to upcoming economic reports, including April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), which will provide insights into inflation trends.

With markets responding enthusiastically to the trade deal, investors are hopeful that this temporary reprieve will pave the way for a more stable global trade environment. However, uncertainty remains regarding the long-term impact of these tariff adjustments.



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