The Israel Defense Forces reported on Friday that its troops targeted a Hezbollah command centre earlier today in the Baalbek area in Lebanon
The IDF's targeting of a Hezbollah command center represents a significant escalation in regional tensions, which could impact market sentiment, particularly in energy and forex markets.
US expects countries to honour trade frameworks
US Treasury Secretary Bessent is optimistic about the labour market and economy, temp staff companies are reporting good demand, historically that is a sign of more labour demand
The Israel Defense Forces reported on Friday that its troops targeted a Hezbollah command centre earlier today in the Baalbek area in Lebanon
CRUDE WRAP: WTI (J6) SETTLES USD 0.08 HIGHER AT 66.48/BBL; BRENT (J6) SETTLES USD 0.10 HIGHER AT 71.76/BBL
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says their job is to make sure a regulated system is not affected by problems in private credit
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Traders should watch for volatility in oil prices and consider the potential safe-haven flows into the USD and gold, given the heightened geopolitical risks.
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