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Russia's Conditions for US Talks on Ukraine: A Path to Diplomacy?

  Russia has recently outlined its demands for potential negotiations with the United States regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to sources, Moscow has presented a list of conditions aimed at ending the war and resetting relations with Washington. These demands include barring Ukraine from NATO membership, prohibiting the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine, and recognizing Russia's claims over Crimea and four Ukrainian provinces. The discussions between Russian and American officials reportedly took place over the past three weeks, both in-person and virtually. While the exact details of the demands remain unclear, they are said to align with Russia's long-standing positions on NATO's eastward expansion and the "root causes" of the conflict. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to a 30-day ceasefire as a preliminary step toward broader peace talks. However, concerns persist among U.S. officials and experts that Russi...
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Snaps 6-Day Losing Streak Ahead of Big Tech Earnings Rush


US stocks rebounded on Monday, with the S&P 500 snapping a six-day losing streak as investors brace for a rush of Big Tech earnings. Here are the key highlights:

  1. S&P 500 Rebounds: The S&P 500 rose 0.9% to climb back above 5,000 after closing below this key level on Friday for the first time since February.

  2. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI): The DJI added 0.7%, gaining more than 200 points.

  3. Nasdaq Composite (IXIC): The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite also gained 1.1%, led by AI darling Nvidia (NVDA), which rebounded by more than 4%.

  4. Big Tech Earnings: Hopes now rest on Big Tech earnings this week to reassure and reignite the market. Upcoming quarterly reports include those from Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOG).

  5. Tesla (TSLA) in Focus: Tesla shares lost 3.4% as the EV maker cut prices in the US, China, and several other countries. Tesla will report quarterly results on Tuesday after the market close.

  6. Federal Reserve and Inflation: The debate over the Federal Reserve’s stance on rate cuts continues, with minds turning toward Friday’s release of the PCE index — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — to assess whether rates will stay higher for longer.

Stay tuned for more updates as the week unfolds!






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