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LATIN AMERICA / ISSUE 09
Latin America Herald
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Colossal U.S. winter storm leaves deadly trail as deep cold follows

The tail end of a sprawling winter storm kept snow falling in the Northeast while the South struggled with ice damage, widespread power outages and dangerous cold. Authorities reported at least 25 storm-related deaths, with thousands of flights disrupted and schools closed across multiple states.

Winter storm snarls travel and markets as investors eye Fed week

A sprawling winter storm disrupted air travel across the U.S. as markets opened into a packed week of corporate earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Investors also watched renewed tariff threats and another jump in safe-haven demand for gold.

Markets brace for Fed week as gold breaks $5,000 and a winter storm snarls U.S. travel

Investors head into a pivotal week with stock futures near flat ahead of major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision, while gold pushes through $5,000 an ounce amid geopolitical and policy uncertainty. A sweeping winter storm has also triggered mass flight cancellations, adding to nerves about growth, inflation, and risk.

Markets brace for Fed week as gold breaks $5,000 and winter storm snarls travel

U.S. stock futures hovered near flat ahead of a heavy week of major earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Investors also tracked record-setting moves in precious metals, widespread flight cancellations from a major winter storm, renewed tariff threats aimed at Canada, and a sharp rally in USA Rare Earths after it disclosed new government-backed funding plans.