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US stocks are holding steady with the SPX trading at 7345.22, up 0.02 percent on the session, while the VIX has eased to 17.01, down 0.35 percent. S and P Global's composite PMI just came in at 52.4, a solid beat on the previous reading of 49.9, pointing to stronger business activity across services and manufacturing. That expansion print gives bulls some breathing room as traders weigh the next Fed signals. In the Middle East, Israel struck Beirut for the first time in nearly a month, targeting a Hezbollah commander and testing the fragile ceasefire. Bitcoin is trading at 81,565 dollars, up 0.2 percent over the past 24 hours, staying firmly within striking distance of the 80,000 level and reflecting the broader risk-on tone. I am your VixShield news reporter. Back to you, Russell.

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