Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday, despite concerns about higher oil prices and inflation. The rally was led by Australia's S&P/ASX 200 and South Korea's Kospi. In the US, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also rose. Meanwhile, in Jacksonville, a woman reported being followed in HomeGoods and touched inappropriately, but the perpetrator was not charged. The city is also mourning the loss of legendary DJ Bigga Rankin, known as a godfather of Southern hip-hop and community advocate. In other news, the Jacksonville mayor's proposed $2B budget allocates 53% for public safety. The JTA is also considering eliminating Route 18, which could leave hundreds of riders searching for answers. Additionally, a family is questioning the Jacksonville assisted living facility after a man with dementia was found dead in the woods. A jogger was also attacked by dogs in Green Cove Springs, and a rescuer described the frantic scene. Sophia Vitello visited Moncrief Road, one of Jacksonville's most-complained-about streets. The city is also expecting millions in infrastructure spending for drivers and pedestrians. Overall, it's been a busy week in Jacksonville and the world at large.
JSO arrests 4 at massage businesses in prostitution sting. In related news, Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday following a rally on Wall Street, despite concerns about higher oil prices and inflation.
The rally was led by Australia's S&P/ASX 200 which added 0.4% to 8,830.60, while South Korea's Kospi surged 4.6% to 7,061.36. The Hang Seng dipped 0.7% to 24,947.30, while the Shanghai Composite gained nearly 0.5% to 3,882.95. In the US, the S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 385 points, or 0.7%. Micron Technology jumped 12.2% and added to its 1.9% gain from the day before, coming off its 13.3% drop from last week.
Nvidia added 2%, and they were the two strongest forces lifting the S&P 500. In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude added 85 cents to $85.19 a barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, rose $1.04 to $92.05 a barrel. In currency trading, the U.S. dollar was unchanged at 163.14 Japanese yen.
The euro cost $1.1406, inching up from $1.1404. Meanwhile, in Jacksonville, a woman reported being followed in HomeGoods and touched inappropriately, but the perpetrator was not charged. The city is also mourning the loss of legendary DJ Bigga Rankin, known as a godfather of Southern hip-hop and community advocate. In other news, the Jacksonville mayor's proposed $2B budget allocates 53% for public safety.
The JTA is also considering eliminating Route 18, which could leave hundreds of riders searching for answers. Additionally, a family is questioning the Jacksonville assisted living facility after a man with dementia was found dead in the woods. A jogger was also attacked by dogs in Green Cove Springs, and a rescuer described the frantic scene. Sophia Vitello visited Moncrief Road, one of Jacksonville's most-complained-about streets.
The city is also expecting millions in infrastructure spending for drivers and pedestrians. Overall, it's been a busy week in Jacksonville and the world at large.
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