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• 이란-미국 간 갈등이 글로벌 공급을 위협하며 유가가 급등했으나, 2026년 4월 29일 Visa와 Starbucks의 강력한 실적에 힘입어 미국 증시는 사상 최고치 부근에서 회복력을 유지했습니다. • S&P 500은 0.1% 소폭 하락, Dow는 286포인트(0.6%) 하락, Nasdaq은 0.1% 상승했습니다. Visa 주가는 CEO Ryan McInerney가 언급한 견조한 소비자 지출에 힘입어 8.3% 급등했으며, Starbucks는 북미 지역의 방문당 지출 증가로 8.6% 상승했습니다. • Federal Reserve 관계자들이 2026년 금리 인하가 없을 것임을 시사하며 투자자들의 기대를 거의 소멸시켰고, 에너지 가격 상승에 따른 인플레이션으로 인해 오히려 금리 인상을 선호하는 방향으로 기우는 모습을 보이자 채권 시장이 요동쳤습니다.

The Israeli military began carrying out strikes in eastern Lebanon on Monday, expanding the scope of its bombing campaign during a ceasefire that has failed to fully halt hostilities with Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

One by one, the pins have been knocked out from under B.C. businessman Fred Sharp: He's been fined tens of millions of dollars for his role in stock-market schemes, he's banned from equity markets in Canada, his bank accounts were frozen. But he still has his freedom, and it's not clear why.

• Ukrainian officials acknowledged on Monday that Russian forces have captured additional territory in eastern Donbas region despite increased deliveries of Western arms and ammunition over the past 30 days. • Kyiv's military command reported that Russian forces are attempting encirclement operations near Bakhmut and Popasna, forcing Ukrainian units into tactical withdrawals in select areas. • The Pentagon reaffirmed commitment to Ukraine, announcing a $500 million weapons package including air defense systems and precision munitions, with U.S. officials emphasizing the long-term nature of support.

Prime minister says ‘you never hear from … the people who are supportive, loyal and just want to get on with the job’Good morning and welcome to today’s live coverage of UK politics.Despite several calls for his resignation from within his own party, Keir Starmer told the Sunday Times that the “vast majority” of the Labour party are supportive of his leadership. Continue reading...

Exclusive: Report shows cost of first appointment rose $20 in one year, with steeper rises in Western Australia, South Australia and TasmaniaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPatients are increasingly going without medically necessary dermatological care, the head of the Consumers Health Forum said, as new report reveals the rising cost of the specialty in Australia.Dermatology is expensive and getting pricier, with an average first visit now costing an adult patient without concessions $230 out-of-pocket, while follow-up appointments cost almost $190, the report from health directory Cleanbill found. Continue reading...

• US stocks recently reached an all-time high even as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran dominate headlines, suggesting investor confidence in economic fundamentals. • The market surge occurs amid what analysts describe as a major market disruption cycle, with oil shocks and other disruptions rattling investors before receding. • The disconnect between headline risks and market performance highlights investor focus on sustained economic growth and underlying corporate fundamentals over short-term geopolitical concerns.