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Markets still struggling as Middle East shooting expands

Investors face more stress after Iran's missile attack on Israel and a dock strike chills stocks.

Oil Extends Rally After Iran Attack, Hong Kong Soars Again

Oil Extends Rally After Iran Attack, Hong Kong Soars Again

Both main crude contracts shot up more than five percent at one point Tuesday after Iran fired dozens of missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Tehran-backed militant leaders.

Pride And Fear In Iran After Missile Attack On Israel

Pride And Fear In Iran After Missile Attack On Israel

On the streets of Tehran, a small crowd celebrated Iran's missile attack on Israel while others are worried about the consequences of the Islamic Republic's boldest move yet in a year of escalating Middle East conflict.

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Iran braces for Israeli strikes as supreme leader calls for west to leave Middle East

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei makes first public appearance after attack on Israel in retaliation for Hezbollah leader’s killing

The Guardian - UK

Harris faces triple trouble, even before October’s inevitable surprises

As Biden fights three fires at once, Trump sees chance to associate his rival for US presidency with chaos

The Guardian - UK

Starling Bank fined £29m for ‘shockingly lax’ sanctions breaches – as it happened

Live coverage of business, economics and financial markets as bank gave accounts to 49,000 high-risk customers and oil prices rise after Iranian missile attacks on Israel

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices set to rise as Middle East tensions worsen, adding to cost-of-living crisis

Iran’s missile attack on Israel has caused global oil prices to spike this week amid growing fears a retaliation could put the global oil supply at risk.

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Has Israel Invaded Lebanon? The Unfolding Situation In The Middle East, Explained

Has Israel Invaded Lebanon? The Unfolding Situation In The Middle East, Explained

Here's everything you need to know about Israel's potential ground invasion of Lebanon and Iran's missile strike retaliation.

For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk

For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk

Beijing’s efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.

Oil Extends Rally After Iran Attack, Hong Kong Resumes Surge

Oil Extends Rally After Iran Attack, Hong Kong Resumes Surge

Oil prices rose more than one percent Wednesday, extending the previous day's rally, and safe haven gold pushed towards a record high after Iran's missile attack on Israel ramped up fears about an escalation in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Albanese says Dutton thinks politics is ‘all about testosterone’ as character attacks escalate

Albanese says Dutton thinks politics is ‘all about testosterone’ as character attacks escalate

PM derides opposition leader for ‘a macho stance’ on issues, who in turn labelled Labor leader’s stance on Middle East crisis as weak

The Guardian - AU

Markets today: Wall Street wavers on Middle East missile news

Markets today: Wall Street wavers on Middle East missile news

Despite some good news that August saw more job openings than economists expected, markets closed down.

Stocks Finish Lower on Heightened Middle East Risks

Stocks Finish Lower on Heightened Middle East Risks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down by -0.93%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.43%. Stocks on Tuesday posted moderate losses, with the S&P 500 and...

Dollar Climbs on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Tensions

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...

The Guardian - UK

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

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...

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...

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...

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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