Lebanon intends to take part in a meeting next week in Washington to discuss and announce a ceasefire, according to a senior Lebanese official speaking to Reuters

The indication that Lebanon is participating in ceasefire discussions in Washington could signal a potential de-escalation in regional tensions, which may influence risk sentiment positively.

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If a ceasefire is achieved, it could pave the way for further negotiations, thus stabilizing the geopolitical landscape in the area and possibly affecting markets related to oil and regional currencies. Keep an eye on assets like oil and haven currencies, as they could react to any developments from these talks.

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