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Markets Slip as Investors Bet on Extended U.S.–Iran Ceasefire

  Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Hope U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Will Hold Stocks drifted lower today as markets balanced cautious optimism over a potential extension of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire with persistent geopolitical and inflation concerns. Recent trading sessions have shown that even modest signs of diplomatic progress can meaningfully shift investor sentiment. Asian and U.S. markets rallied earlier this week on hopes that Washington and Tehran would continue negotiations, helping unwind some of the war-driven risk premiums that had pushed oil and volatility higher. Despite the pullback, investors remain hopeful that the ceasefire—currently set to expire soon—will be extended, giving negotiators more time to work toward a longer-term agreement. Reports indicate both sides are considering adding another two weeks to the pause, a move that has already helped push Brent crude below the recent peak of nearly US$120 per barrel. Lower oil prices have eased pressure on inflation expecta...
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Tragedy Strikes: Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Washington, D.C. Shooting

 A tragic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., claimed the lives of two Israeli embassy staffers on Wednesday night. Officials confirmed that a man and a woman, identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were fatally shot while leaving an event at the museum.

The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, was seen pacing outside the museum before the attack. Authorities reported that Rodriguez chanted "Free, Free Palestine" upon being taken into custody. The Metropolitan Police Department has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat.

Israeli officials have condemned the attack, calling it a "depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his grief, stating that the incident underscores the dangers of rising anti-Semitism. U.S. President Donald Trump also denounced the attack, emphasizing that such violence has no place in America.

Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement works to determine the motive behind the attack. The Israeli embassy has vowed to cooperate fully with authorities to ensure justice is served.

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