Israeli in contact with Washington & European nations to ensure Houthis do not plan to disrupt maritime navigation

This headline indicates heightened diplomatic efforts by Israel to prevent Houthi disruptions to maritime navigation, a potential escalatory risk in the region. Such geopolitical tensions could lead to fluctuations in energy prices and impact currencies sensitive to risk sentiment, particularly oil and safe-haven assets like gold. Traders should monitor these developments closely, as they may influence market movements across commodities and currencies in the session ahead.