S&P says Middle East conflict is starting to strain credit channels across sectors.
The statement from S&P indicates that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to impact credit conditions across various sectors, which could lead to tighter financing and heightened risk perceptions.
US Interior Secretary Burgum says we will see US oil companies announce that they have increased production in response to price signals; What we are hearing out of the IEA today is reasonable, via CNBC Interview
Iran's President says the only way to end the war is recognizing Iran's legitimate rights, payment of reparations and firm international guarantees against future aggression
S&P says Middle East conflict is starting to strain credit channels across sectors.
US Monthly Budget Statement (Feb) -308.0B vs. Exp. -67.1B (Prev. -95B, Low. -79B, High. -62.4B)
US State Dept. says Iran and Iran-alligned terrorist militias may be planning to target US-owned oil and energy infrastructure in Iraq; militias have also targeted hotels frequented by US citizens throughout Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan region
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This situation raises concerns about potential spillover effects in both equity and fixed income markets, as investors may seek safer assets amid increased geopolitical tensions.
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