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Wall Street’s Bold 2026 Calls: Can S&P 500 Reach 8,000 on an AI‑Fueled Rally?

Wall Street’s Bold 2026 Calls: Can S&P 500 Reach 8,000 on an AI‑Fueled Rally?

NEW YORK — Wall Street’s 2026 outlooks are rolling in and a cluster of high‑profile forecasts has pushed the S&P 500 into territory that would have seemed improbable a year ago: several major firms now say the index could reach 7,500 to 8,000 by the

Russians Face Growing Economic Strain as War Costs Bite Into Daily Life

Russians Face Growing Economic Strain as War Costs Bite Into Daily Life

MOSCOW — As the conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth winter, ordinary Russians are reporting sharper economic pain that is beginning to reshape consumption, savings and political calculations, a shift that economists and analysts say reflects the cumulative effect of sustained military spending, sanctions, and disruptions to trade and investment. Household

European Stocks Set for Tepid Open as Investors Pause After Rally

LONDON — European markets were poised for a lackluster open on Thursday as investors took a breath after a recent run of gains, with futures pointing to mixed starts across major bourses and traders emphasizing selective repositioning ahead of a busy macro calendar and a slate of corporate earnings. The mood

Capitol Security Under Scrutiny After Two National Guardsmen Shot Near White House

Capitol Security Under Scrutiny After Two National Guardsmen Shot Near White House

WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members were shot in an apparent ambush in downtown Washington, D.C., on 26 November 2025, leaving both service members in critical condition and prompting a multiagency investigation that officials described as probing motive and whether the attack constituted an act of terrorism. The shooting occurred

HSBC Predicts S&P 500 Could Reach 7,500 by End of 2026 as AI Investment Widens

HSBC Predicts S&P 500 Could Reach 7,500 by End of 2026 as AI Investment Widens

LONDON - —HSBC’s strategists have projected that the S&P 500 could reach 7,500 by the end of 2026, a forecast the bank says is underpinned by sustained artificial intelligence capital expenditure and a broadening of the AI trade beyond a handful of mega‑cap names, a

Trump Says Few Sticking Points Remain as Kyiv Signals Backing for U.S. Peace Framework

WASHINGTON —President Trump said on Tuesday that only a handful of sticking points remain in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, and officials in Kyiv have signaled they are prepared to move forward with a U.S.‑backed framework, a development that has accelerated shuttle diplomacy among Washington,

UK Autumn Budget 2025: Reeves Confronts Fiscal Black Hole With Sweeping Tax Hikes

UK Autumn Budget 2025: Reeves Confronts Fiscal Black Hole With Sweeping Tax Hikes

LONDON - Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget on Wednesday, unveiling a sweeping package of tax increases aimed at addressing a £30 billion shortfall in the public finances and signaling Labour’s determination to restore fiscal credibility. The measures, which included freezes on income tax thresholds, changes to capital