Thursday Afternoon Links

[Reuters] Wall St propelled higher by broad gains after Fed kicks off easing cycle

[Reuters] Hezbollah chief denounces Israeli attacks as warplane sonic booms rattle Beirut

[AP] Hezbollah leader vows retaliation against Israel for attacks on devices as both sides trade strikes

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] Big Banks Are Split on How Fast Fed Will Cut Interest Rates

[AP] Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.09%, lowest level since early February 2023

[Yahoo/Bloomberg] US Mortgage Rates Fall Further, Stoking Housing Optimism