Ukraine Shakes Moscow, Compromised US Air Force and a Resilient US Economy

Anna's Daybreak News

Good morning news friends! Get ready for a news feast like no other! Prepare for a smorgasbord of captivating headlines, spicy revelations, and eye-opening stories that will leave you hungry for more.

Ukraine Shakes Moscow: Two Office Towers and Airport Hit in Overnight Drone Attack
  • Two office towers in Moscow City were hit, according to the Kremlin

  • The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the drones had been electronically jammed and a third had been shot down

  • Moscow has faced a series of drone strikes in recent months

  • One of Moscow’s international airports was briefly closed due to the attack

  • Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proclaimed Sunday as "a good day, a powerful day" despite fierce fighting in the northeast.

  • Russian Defence Ministry reported they had halted Ukrainian forces in the northeast.

  • Ukraine has recaptured 200 sq. km. (77 sq. miles) in the south, but advances were limited due to entrenched Russian positions and mines.

  • Although the fight continues, Ukraine still stands strong against Russian opposition - and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight
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Catch The Wave: Stocks Overwhelm Bonds in Sentiment Reversal
  • The initial view of the 2023 being “year of the bond” is being overpowered by an influx of demand for equities.

  • This rapid shift in sentiment has made investors more optimistic about stocks than bonds since 1999.

  • The surge in demand has caused a worldwide rally in stocks, indicating that the gains have far from finished.

  • The Teflon economy has made the bears eat their words, with more than half of JPMorgan clients now betting against a recession.

  • Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says that US economy is proving to be “resilient”.

  • He expects unemployment rate to reach around 4%.

  • The monetary tightening campaign initiated by the central bank may result in job losses and slower growth.

  • Looks like the bulls are ready for a rodeo, so hop on and enjoy the ride
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West African Military Intervention Looms as French Embassy Attacked in Niger
  • The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) bloc issued sanctions and threatened to use force if the military leaders in Niger fail to reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum within a week.

  • Sanctions imposed, closing borders, halting flights, freezing assets and ending aid.

  • Pro-coup protesters attacked the French embassy in Niamey - images showed fires lit at the embassy walls and injured people being loaded into ambulances.

  • Supporters of the coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani gathered in Niamey and marched carrying signs that read "Down with France, long live Putin" and "France Kills Niger".

  • The protesters also held up a Russian flag and placards that said "For a new Niger, Long Live CNSP".

  • Chad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby is actively trying to mediate between the ousted President and military junta.

  • The contrasting responses to the military take-over have been widely condemned, but surprisingly it's the civilians of the world's poorest countries that have been the ones to suffer the most.

  • From the ashes of yet another coup, the ECOWAS bloc is hoping it can light the fire of democracy.
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Major DoD Compromise Reveals Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
  • The Air Force is investigating a “critical compromise” of communications across 17 DoD facilities by one of its engineers.

  • The investigation was prompted by a report that the engineer had stolen government radio technologies and had “unauthorized administrator access” to Air Force technologies.

  • The engineer’s home was raided and evidence was found that suggested he also had access to communications of the FBI and various Tennessee state agencies.

  • The Pentagon needs to step up its cybersecurity measures – but in the meantime, it looks like the pen is mightier than the sword.
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Anna Eisenberg ❤️

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