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Hezbollah, Israel exchange attacks. Iran pledges an attack is on the way. Oil prices flicker higher, oil stocks rally.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 13-month low and is slightly higher by +0.11%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar are limited...

Hezbollah disputes Israel's preemptive strike claim, escalating tensions in the Middle East. Geopolitical complexities highlighted.

It would be a brave – or foolhardy – analyst who presumes to predict the outcomes of the talks which continue in Doha. But the fate of Gaza and its 2 million inhabitants as well as the 109 remaining Israeli hostages being held in Gaza, will depend on a political…

Antony Blinken warned ‘time is of the essence’ to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas

The US secretary of state’s ninth visit to the region since the start of the conflict has ended without truce agreement

Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum criticizes Democratic Party's handling of Israel and antisemitism issues, highlighting internal divisions and challenges.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has enjoyed a steady rise in her favorability ratings, with her party members energized over her candidacy as the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago Monday. But thousands of activists calling for a Gaza ceasefire are expected to converge at the convention, exposing increasing opposition,…

The UK foreign secretary and his French counterpart write in the Observer about their fears over Israel’s escalating tensions with Iran