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Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as the latest global rally ran out of steam due to a lack of major catalysts, while investors contemplated the outlook for monetary policy."There was limited data on corporate earnings to worry the markets, with no unexpected surprises and a lack of major US economic data in the days ahead," said Kyle Rodda at Capital.com.
Ukraine's air force on Wednesday said it had downed dozens of Russian missiles and drones fired in an overnight barrage that targeted Ukrainian energy facilities."The enemy used 76 means of air attack -- 55 missiles and 21 attack drones," the air force said on Telegram, adding its air defence systems had intercepted 39 missiles and 20 drones.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to meet Wednesday with Serbian officials and said he hopes his visit will further boost already friendly relations with the Balkan country, which is seeking entry to the European Union. Xi arrived in Serbia to a warm welcome on Tuesday evening from France, where he had a high-stakes state visit dominated by trade disputes and Russia’s war in Ukraine. Xi will proceed to Hungary later on Wednesday, which, like Serbia, is seen as one of China's more friendly partners in Europe.
During his visit to Europe, China’s top communist made clear his preference for dealing with the individual—whether Hungary or France—over the collective, such as NATO and the E.U.
China's foreign ministry congratulated Vladimir Putin on his inauguration as president of Russia, according to a spokesperson on Wednesday. "China congratulates President Putin on his inauguration," said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, noting President Xi Jinping had already sent a congratulatory message to Putin on his re-election.
Maximilian Fischer, 20, is one of the new recruits to an institution that has been protecting popes since the 16th century - the Swiss Guard. Known to tourists in St Peter's Square for its colourful yellow, red and blue uniforms and ceremonial halberd weapons, the "world's smallest army" comprises Swiss Catholics aged between 19 and 30 and it remains all male. "My mum always made these jokes that when I was older, I could go to the Swiss Guards because I was Swiss," Fischer told Reuters.
The energy transition will benefit companies providing electrical needs for surging demand. Analysts point to these three stocks as a Buy.
Donald Trump and his allies have made new tariffs into a centerpiece of his potential second term economic agenda. They are openly exploring legally-untested options for making them a reality.
Stock buybacks are soaring in another sign that companies are feeling better about the macroeconomic outlook.
Mexico was days from requiring visas for Peruvian visitors. Mexico began requiring visas for Peruvians on Monday in response to a major influx of migrants from the South American country, after identical moves for Venezuelans, Ecuadorians and Brazilians. “I had to treat it as a emergency,” said Paredes, who worked serving lunch to miners in Arequipa, Peru, and borrowed money to fly to Mexico's Tijuana, across from San Diego.
Eurovision song contest organisers apologised after a Swedish singer breached a ban on political symbols by wearing a pro-Palestinian scarf as he performed.Saade, whose father is of Palestinian origin, wore a keffiyeh scarf -- a Palestinian and Arab symbol -- on his arm.
Kirsha Kaechele says she will install a toilet to keep men out of her exhibit at the Museum of Old and New Art, pending appeal of an anti-discrimination ruling.
A former top executive for major Las Vegas casinos was set to appear before a federal judge on Wednesday after admitting he allowed an illegal bookmaker to gamble millions of dollars at the MGM Grand and pay off debts in cash. Scott Sibella pleaded guilty in January to violating federal anti-money laundering rules that require casinos to file reports of suspicious transactions. Following Sibella's guilty plea, the MGM Grand and nearby Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas settled a related U.S. Justice Department money laundering probe.
The California Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments Wednesday about whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes. Right now, the Legislature can raise taxes with a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and Assembly. The measure would also change how communities can raise taxes through citizen initiatives.
Disney has received a key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades. The Anaheim City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the plan to transform Disney's 490-acre (488-hectare) campus in densely-populated Southern California by moving parking to a multi-story structure and redeveloping a massive lot with new entertainment and rides. It was a second, required vote for the plan after the council gave initial approval last month.
Russian forces unleashed a nighttime barrage of more than 50 cruise missiles and explosive drones at Ukraine’s power grid Wednesday, targeting a wide area in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called a “massive” attack. The bombardment blasted targets in seven Ukrainian regions, including the Kyiv area and parts of the south and west, damaging homes and the country's rail network, authorities said. Russia has repeatedly pounded Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during the war that is stretching into its third year and has claimed thousands of lives.
The killing of two police by drug traffickers has focused attention on smuggling networks in southern Spain, where poverty makes it easy for gangs to recruit youngsters. Gangs easily recruit teenagers who make hundreds of euros acting as a lookout and tipping them off when the authorities are moving in.
Hamas’ announcement was initially met with jubilation in Gaza and cautious optimism by regional leaders after it was presented as an acceptance of an Israeli proposal. But Israel issued what looked like a holding position, saying that Hamas’ position was “far from” meeting its demands.
Toyota reported record annual net profit of more than $30 billion on Wednesday but the world's largest automaker by sales warned that the current year would be less spectacular.For this year it expects net profit of 3.57 trillion yen, down 27.8 percent, because of investments in "growth areas" such as electric and hydrogen cars, as well as in "human capital".
Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. stocks held relatively steady on Wall Street. U.S. futures and oil prices slipped, while the yen weakened further against the U.S. dollar. Market players are watching to see how authorities react to the yen's persisting weakness against the U.S. dollar.