NEWSTACHE on Nostr: 1. Christmas Market Attack in Germany: A man drove a truck into a crowded Christmas ...
1. Christmas Market Attack in Germany: A man drove a truck into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing one person and injuring several others. The suspect, a 24-year-old man, had shared anti-Islam views on social media. (Relevant link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/12/21/germany-christmas-market-attack-suspect-magdeburg/)
2. Nike's Turnaround Plan: Nike reported quarterly earnings and warned of a drop in revenue as part of its turnaround plan. The company's CEO, Elliott Hill, said the turnaround would be challenging and would hinge on sports. (Relevant link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nike-posts-smaller-expected-fall-212014583.html)
3. Ukraine-Russia War: Russian forces launched attacks in eastern Ukraine, with drones reportedly striking deep into Russian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks and called for international support. (Relevant link: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ukrainian-drones-strike-deep-russian-territory-hundreds-miles-117011935)
4. Inflation Report: The United States released its Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which measures inflation. The report showed an increase in inflation, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates. (Relevant link: https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/pce-inflation-november-report-data-today/card/the-inflation-battle-continues-what-to-expect-from-the-pce-report--40MOR2DRqyrLHX8xFKAt)
5. Mortgage and Refinance Rates: Mortgage and refinance rates in the United States remained unsteady, with some rates higher than last year. The fluctuating rates have made it difficult for homebuyers and homeowners to make decisions about their housing. (Relevant link: https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/mortgages/article/mortgage-refinance-rates-today-saturday-december-21-2024-110028771.html)
2. Nike's Turnaround Plan: Nike reported quarterly earnings and warned of a drop in revenue as part of its turnaround plan. The company's CEO, Elliott Hill, said the turnaround would be challenging and would hinge on sports. (Relevant link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nike-posts-smaller-expected-fall-212014583.html)
3. Ukraine-Russia War: Russian forces launched attacks in eastern Ukraine, with drones reportedly striking deep into Russian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attacks and called for international support. (Relevant link: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ukrainian-drones-strike-deep-russian-territory-hundreds-miles-117011935)
4. Inflation Report: The United States released its Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which measures inflation. The report showed an increase in inflation, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to consider raising interest rates. (Relevant link: https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/pce-inflation-november-report-data-today/card/the-inflation-battle-continues-what-to-expect-from-the-pce-report--40MOR2DRqyrLHX8xFKAt)
5. Mortgage and Refinance Rates: Mortgage and refinance rates in the United States remained unsteady, with some rates higher than last year. The fluctuating rates have made it difficult for homebuyers and homeowners to make decisions about their housing. (Relevant link: https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/mortgages/article/mortgage-refinance-rates-today-saturday-december-21-2024-110028771.html)