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Missile Fire from Yemen's Houthi Rebels Triggers Sirens in Central Israel for the Second Night

  For the second consecutive night, air raid sirens blared across central Israel as a missile launched from Yemen's Houthi rebels was intercepted by Israeli air defenses early Wednesday morning. The missile, aimed at the Tel Aviv area, was successfully intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, though shrapnel from the interception fell in several towns.  This marks the fourth time in a week that missile fire from the Houthi rebels has set off sirens in Israel. On Saturday, a missile hit a playground in Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people after Israel's air defense system failed to intercept it. In response, Israeli jets struck Yemen's rebel-held capital and a port city, resulting in nine casualties.  Israel's foreign minister has requested an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to condemn the Houthi attacks and their alleged Iranian allies for providing the rebels with weapons. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange fire, with the H...
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Wall Street Recovers: Indices Climb After Recent Tumble

 

In a bid to recover from a recent slump, Wall Street’s stock indexes have seen a modest ascent. The S&P 500 rose by 0.4%, attempting to offset its 0.7% decline from the previous day. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 76 points, or 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite improved by 0.5%.

The uplift was partly fueled by GE Aerospace, which soared 6.4% following its split from General Electric’s power and energy business. Cal-Maine Foods also contributed to the positive trend with a 2.6% rise after reporting higher-than-expected profits, thanks to record egg sales.

However, not all news was positive, as Intel faced a 7.6% drop after revealing financial losses in its foundry business.

Investors remain cautious as the Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate cuts, contingent on inflation moving towards their 2% target. Despite recent robust economic reports, Fed Chair Jerome Powell reassured that rate reductions are still on the table for later this year, provided inflation trends downward.

This mixed economic landscape presents a challenging environment for traders, balancing optimism with a watchful eye on the Fed’s next moves.

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