After significant delay and disputes, the much-anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas finally begins, marking a pause in the Middle-East conflict. The complexities of the high-stakes ceasefire were highlighted by disagreements over hostage exchange, an essential element in this peace negotiation. Aiming for a sustainable resolution, the ceasefire's execution is a critical milestone in the volatile political landscape. Read more

State Street (NYSE:STT) outperformed Q4 predictions with a robust 12% revenue growth and a significant 13% fee income increase, despite an intra-day shares slump. Though pre-tax margin contraction sparked investor concerns, a leap in assets under custody indicates the company's sustained trust and profitability in a challenging market. Read more