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U.S. Officials Say Iran’s New Supreme Leader Gravely Wounded Amid Escalating Conflict

Protesters hold posters of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during a protest marking al-Quds Day (Jerusalem Day), after Friday prayers at Fatih Mosque in Istanbul. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei , was seriously wounded and likely disfigured during the opening phase of U.S. and Israeli military strikes. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth described Iran’s leadership as “desperate and hiding,” asserting that Khamenei has gone underground following injuries sustained in the attacks.  Reports from multiple outlets indicate that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the conflict began, fueling speculation about the severity of his condition. Some accounts suggest he may have suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of a limb and a possible coma, after an airstrike that also killed members of his family.  U.S....
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Markets Rise as Trump Signals Early Fed Chair Replacement

U.S. stock futures edged higher Thursday as investors reacted to reports that President Donald Trump is considering naming a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ahead of the 2026 end of his term. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 0.3%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.5%, buoyed by optimism over potential interest rate cuts.

Trump’s dissatisfaction with Powell’s cautious “wait and see” stance on rate adjustments has reportedly prompted him to accelerate the timeline for announcing a replacement, possibly as early as September or October. This move is seen by markets as a signal that a more dovish monetary policy could be on the horizon.

The dollar weakened to its lowest level since April 2022, while Treasury yields dipped, reflecting growing expectations of looser financial conditions. Investors are also eyeing upcoming economic data, including jobless claims and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE report, for further clues on the central bank’s next steps.

The market’s reaction underscores how political developments can swiftly shift investor sentiment—especially when they hint at changes in the Fed’s leadership and policy direction.

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