Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Heads-up: UBS have upgraded their view on global equities to ‘attractive’, a sign that they think investors should be putting more money into shares. Despite the angst in parts of the market that valuations have risen too high, UBS reckon share prices have further to climb. “We think investors should review current allocations to equities and ensure they are at least consistent with, or modestly higher than, their long-term strategic asset allocation targets. If investors are currently under allocated to equities, we believe they should reallocate excess cash, bond, or high yield credit holdings toward stocks.” “We prefer areas that are exposed to secu­lar growth, like the US, China, (particularly China’s tech sector, which we rate among the Most Attractive sectors globally), as well as global technology, transformational inno­vations (AI, Power and resources, and Longevity), and pockets with clear catalysts that could drive earnings upgrades (Japan and global banks).” Continue reading...

Israel carried out several strikes on Gaza and ordered a halt to humanitarian aid after accusing Hamas of violating a US-brokered ceasefire in the first major test of the truce.

Les malfaiteurs « ont pénétré par l’extérieur en utilisant une nacelle », avant de fracturer une fenêtre, selon le ministre de l’intérieur. Ils sont en fuite avec leur butin, mais un des bijoux dérobés a été retrouvés aux abords du museé.

The world calls it reconstruction. Israel calls it security. But for Palestinians, it’s the rebranding of slow genocide.

The world calls it reconstruction. Israel calls it security. But for Palestinians, it’s the rebranding of slow genocide.

The world calls it reconstruction. Israel calls it security. But for Palestinians, it’s the rebranding of slow genocide.

Israel jailed him for 21 years. Hamas brokered his freedom.

YouTube video by Dr Myriam Francois

YouTube video by Ahmed Shihab Eldin

The world calls it reconstruction. Israel calls it security. But for Palestinians, it’s the rebranding of slow genocide.

YouTube video by Dr Myriam Francois

YouTube video by Ahmed Shihab Eldin

Israel jailed him for 21 years. Hamas brokered his freedom.

Abby Martin joins Out Loud to expose how empire sustains itself on denial — and why love, solidarity, and truth-telling remain humanity’s last stand.

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YouTube video by Ahmed Shihab Eldin

The Daily Reality Israel and the U.S. Don’t Want You to See.

YouTube video by Ahmed Shihab Eldin

A ceasefire means not an end to killing and genocide, but Israel’s right to decide when and where it continues. Without accountability, there will not be peace.

With $31 billion, the US could end homelessness, insure the sick, and free millions from student debt, instead they’re spending it on ending Palestinians.