The army is preparing to halt combat operations in Lebanon between 19:00-00:00 local time (17:00-22:00 BST), according to Al Hadath citing Haaretz

The announcement about the army halting combat operations in Lebanon may suggest a potential easing of tensions in a region that has historically affected energy markets and risk sentiment. If this leads to a more stable environment, we could see a positive impact on commodities like oil and a shift in safe-haven flows affecting currencies such as the USD and JPY. Watch for market reactions during key trading sessions, particularly in energy and risk-sensitive assets.