Israel sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike the country's civilian infrastructure hard if Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, according to Lebanese officials
This headline underscores escalating tensions in the Middle East, specifically regarding Israel's warning to Lebanon.
UK CBI Distributive Trades (Feb) -43 vs. Exp. -16 (Prev. -17)
Home Depot Inc. (HD) Q4 2025 (USD): adj. EPS 2.72 (exp. 2.53), Revenue 38.2bln (exp. 38.11bln); Boosts dividend +1.3%
Israel sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike the country's civilian infrastructure hard if Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, according to Lebanese officials
"Iranian TV: Revolutionary Guards ground forces begin maneuvers in the south of the country", according to Al Jazeera
Newsquawk Daily US Opening News - 24th February 2026
Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.
Should these threats materialize, markets could see a flight to safe-haven currencies like the USD, and energy prices may react sharply due to concerns over regional stability and potential supply disruptions.
Related headlines
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] European bourses tilt higher, Elliott reportedly pushes DTE GY to scrap TMUS merger; AVGO misses Q4 guidance estimates1 hour ago
- Iran reportedly threatened the US with a large-scale attack if Israel launches an attack on the Ali al-Taher ridge, southern Lebanon, Reuters reports citing sources2 hours ago
- A senior Yemeni official says Yemen’s armed forces are conducting new military drills in the Red Sea to prepare for a possible confrontation with Israel and the US, IRNA reports2 hours ago
- Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 3rd September 202612 hours ago
- Russian President Putin says attacks on three oil refineries have been repelled; adds that Russia must respond in kind1 hour ago
- US Daily Equity Opening News - MSFT to report quarterly Azure sales; AVGO slips on outlook; HPE falls amid supply constraints; VRNS in take-private talks; Elliott urges DTEGY to reconsider TMUS merger; DEC to acquire Birch Resources for USD 1.8bln1 hour ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Crude takes a breather after a choppy mid-week; metals mixed1 hour ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Yields slip off best levels as energy benchmarks edge lower; JGBs in focus following a GPIF meeting and BoJ sources1 hour ago
- Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement2 hours ago
- India's Trade Minister says final trade agreement between US and India will be published as soon as the US can provide India with tariff advantages 3 hours ago
- UAE President received a phone call from US Presiednt Trump; the two discussed cooperation and developments in the Middle East, WAM reports4 hours ago
- Russian Deputy PM Novak says OPEC's role in the market remains important; will continue to exert significant influence on the oil market because of its high output4 hours ago
- US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker says Iran is a bankrupt country and will not be able to pay anyone in its military, civil service or government, nor subsidise its society9 hours ago
- Newsquawk US Market Wrap: Stocks bid with yields and oil little changed13 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Dollar is marginally softer with a mixed performance against major peers, while JPY continues its outperforms despite no obvious news catalysts6 hours ago
- EUROPEAN OPEN: EZJ LN & ITH LN join FTSE 100, ENT LN & PSN LN to leave; DTE GY faces Elliott push against TMUS merger; VOD LN to launch first UK TV service; SHEL LN acquires BP/ LN stakes in offshore blocks2 hours ago
- PRE-MARKET INDIAN STOCKS NEWS: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC IS) international investment arm sent a team to Venezuela to review assets after receiving clearance from the US6 hours ago
- [MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks took impetus from the rebound on Wall St as yields eased6 hours ago
- [MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin with mild gains after the positive lead from Wall St, where the major indices recouped some of the recent losses as yields edge lower, while Trump said the renewed campaign against Iran would not continue for too long9 hours ago
- White House confirms that US President Trump signed a stopgap funding bill into law today10 hours ago
The whole workspace, free to try.
Try it free