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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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Inside Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Whirlwind Engagement: The Sweet Backyard Proposal That Couldn’t Wait

 

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially taken their romance to the next level, announcing their engagement with a joint Instagram post that sent fans into a frenzy. The couple, both 35, shared a series of dreamy photos from the moment, including a close-up of Swift’s dazzling Old Mine brilliant-cut diamond ring — designed by Kelce himself.

But according to Travis’s father, Ed Kelce, the proposal almost happened later — until Swift’s excitement sped things up. Speaking to News 5 Cleveland, Ed revealed that Travis had originally planned a grander event but moved the date forward because Taylor was getting “a little antsy”.

Instead, Kelce opted for an intimate setting: the garden of his Missouri home, which he decorated with flowers around a gazebo. The couple were about to head out for dinner when Travis suggested they share a glass of wine outside. That’s when he got down on one knee and popped the question.

The moment was kept under wraps for nearly two weeks, partly to avoid overshadowing Swift’s album release. After she said yes, the pair immediately FaceTimed their families to share the news.

While wedding plans haven’t been announced, one thing is clear — this love story is unfolding with the same mix of romance and spontaneity that has defined their relationship from the start.

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