Wall Street experienced a strong rally as investors reacted positively to U.S. inflation data showing the largest consumer price gain in seven months. The NASDAQ reached a record high of 20,000 points, buoyed by impressive year-to-date gains in stocks like Nvidia and Tesla. Meanwhile, the European Union agreed on a new sanctions package against Russia, underscoring geopolitical tensions. In Canada, the central bank aggressively cut interest rates to bolster its economy. Closer to home, the ASX 200 futures signalled a solid gain as investors focused on upcoming Australian jobs data, even as the Aussie dollar faced downward pressure.

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