Key TakeawaysGlobal equities surged, with the S&P 500 closing at a record level and the Nikkei Share Average climbing to an all-time peak, driven by anticipation of the upcoming US inflation report and strong tech performance.Novo Nordisk (NVO) announced a significant workforce reduction of 9,000 jobs globally, approximately 11.5% of its staff, in response to intense competition from Eli Lilly (LLY) in the weight-loss drug market.Geopolitical tensions escalated following an Israeli airstrike in Qatar target ...