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Dollar Climbs on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.40% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack against Israel. The dollar also has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is...

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Heightened Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East Boost Crude Prices

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) Tuesday closed up +1.66 (+2.44%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) closed up +3.15 (+1.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Tuesday rallied sharply on escalating Middle East tensions that have the potential to disrupt oil supplies. Israel began a ground assault into Lebanon, and...

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Financial markets could still avoid panic amid oil price risk in Middle East crisis

Oil prices rose by more than 4% as Israeli troops moved into Lebanon and Iran launched missiles on Israel

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Crude Surges on Escalating Geopolitical Risks in the Middle East

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is up +2.97 (+4.36%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is up +5.60 (+2.89%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are sharply higher. Escalating Middle East tensions that have the potential to disrupt oil supplies have sparked a rally in crude oil after...

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Middle East Fears Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -1.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.52%. Stocks today are trading lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...

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Dollar Strengthens on Middle East Tensions and a Weak Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.33% at a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is in no hurry to cut interest rates. Also, weakness in the euro is boosting the dollar after EUR/USD slid to...

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Stocks Retreat on Escalating Middle East Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.71%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.88%. Stocks today are moderately lower as escalating Middle East tensions sparked...

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US Troops On Prepare To Deploy Orders For Various Contingencies

US troops on prepare to deploy orders for increased readiness and air defense support in the Middle East region.

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Why is Israel invading Lebanon and could it escalate into a regional war with Iran?

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is ‘nowhere in the Middle East [that] Israel cannot reach’

The Independent UK

Burke accuses Dutton of trying to ‘throw kerosene’ on public debate over Middle East

Home affairs minister says he will cancel visas of people waving Hezbollah flags at rallies as experts point to nuanced community perspectives on group

The Guardian - AU

European Commodities: China's Massive Stimulus Package Sends Industrial Metals Higher

Ongoing tensions in the Middle East aren't enough to prop up Brent crude.

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Sadiq Khan fears rise in UK hate crime linked to Middle East violence

London mayor boosts counter-hate funding as British Jewish group warns of danger of ‘reprisal’ attacks

The Guardian - UK

US Troops Heading To Middle East After Israel Warns Of 'Limited' Ground Invasion

Israel has launched small ground raids across the Lebanese border and could soon widen the operation.

International Business Times

US looks unable to talk Netanyahu out of planned invasion of Lebanon

An emboldened Israel appears to believe it can safely ignore a lame duck US president and grab the chance to reset the Middle East’s security dynamics

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Many British Jews see BBC as hostile to Israel, community leaders say

Jewish organisations back report that finds corporation has failed to cover Middle East conflict impartially

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Oil Prices Dip Due To Waning Demand In China

Oil prices dip despite Middle East tensions due to weak China demand and oversupply concerns.

The Guardian - AU

US secretary of defence warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Iran if it attacks Israel or exploits tensions – as it happened

Israel’s military says it has begun operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon; US secretary of defence warns of ‘serious consequences’ for Iran if it attacks Israel or exploits tensions

The Guardian - UK

With Gaza in ruins and Lebanon under siege, what defence remains for Israel’s actions?

‘Existential threat’ is a thin excuse: the out-of-control force that is pushing the Middle East to the brink is Israel itself, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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Israeli Prime Minister Declares Killing Hezbollah Leader A Game-Changer

Explore the cautionary tale of Israel's military interventions in Lebanon and the risks of seeking power shifts in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Israel continues strikes on Lebanon as Iran vows to avenge Nasrallah death

Israel struck multiple targets in Lebanon on Sunday, after killing the Iran-backed Hezbollah group's leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, on Friday. Iran has vowed to avenge his death, while Lebanon's top Christian cleric has urged diplomacy in what risks turning into a wider Middle East conflict.

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Biden's Diplomatic Efforts In Middle East Face Challenges

President Biden's administration faces challenges in resolving Israel-Hezbollah crisis at the U.N. General Assembly, highlighting complexities and limited ...

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President Biden Calls For De-Escalation In Middle East Conflicts

President Biden addresses Hezbollah leader's death, supports Israel's defense, and urges de-escalation in the Middle East conflicts.

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Yemen's Houthis Declare Mourning Period For Hezbollah Leader's Killing

Yemen's Houthis mourn Hezbollah leader's death, US designates them terrorists, tensions rise in the Middle East.

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Death of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah raises question of what comes next

The death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is prompting speculation over the future of the militant group and what it will mean for Lebanon as well as for the broader Middle East. Attention is also turning to the man widely regarded as Nasrallah's heir apparent, Hashem Safieddine.

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Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Confirmed Dead In Israeli Airstrike

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death in an Israeli airstrike raises concerns and uncertainty in the Middle East.

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