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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures keep record highs in sight as Mideast ceasefire holds

Asia-Pacific equities were mixed overnight Tuesda as investors assessed geopolitical developments and fresh signals from the US Federal Reserve. Market sentiment was cautiously optimistic following news of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, reportedly brokered by US President Donald Trump. The agreement has sparked hopes for de-escalation in the region, though investors remain skeptical on the concept of lasting peace. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 (^AXJO) pushed up 0.1% alongside a broader cooling of monthly CPI following the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates. South Korea's Kospi (^KS11) held steady, while...
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq jump as Israel-Iran ceasefire teeters, Powell testifies in Congress

In remarks made on Capitol Hill early Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell brushed aside political criticism and reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment to its mission: delivering a strong and stable economy for the American people. When asked about recent name-calling and public pressure from political leaders, including accusations from President Trump of being "too late" on rate cuts, Powell made it clear that such distractions don’t influence the Fed’s work. "We’re focused on one thing," Powell said at the start of his two-day testimony. "And that is we want to...
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