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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...
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Wall Street Pulls Back as Investors Weigh Potential Fed Shift

 



U.S. stock futures slipped as traders assessed the market impact of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh emerging as President Donald Trump’s preferred pick to lead the central bank. The possibility of a policy shift under new leadership added a layer of uncertainty to an already sensitive market environment.

Market Movement

  • Dow futures edged lower, reflecting broad investor caution.
  • S&P 500 futures also dipped, signaling a softer open for large‑cap equities.
  • Nasdaq futures fell more sharply as tech stocks continued to face pressure.

Why Warsh’s Name Matters

Warsh has long been viewed as more hawkish than recent Fed leadership, though he has recently echoed Trump’s calls for rate cuts. That combination — a history of tighter policy paired with openness to easing — leaves investors unsure how he might steer the Fed at a time when markets crave clarity.

The Broader Mood

With economic data mixed and geopolitical tensions simmering, traders are reacting quickly to any hint of change at the central bank. Warsh’s potential nomination adds another variable to a market already navigating shifting expectations.


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