Thousands of US Marines are slated to arrive in the Middle East on Friday, according to two US officials cited by WSJ, the day President Trump has set as the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Every headline is on the live feed 20 minutes before this site.
Israel PM Netanyahu summons the leaders of the government coalition to an urgent meeting regarding US talks with Iran
Telecom Italia (TIT IM) confirms takeover offer from Poste Italiane and has begun evaluating the offer
Thousands of US Marines are slated to arrive in the Middle East on Friday, according to two US officials cited by WSJ, the day President Trump has set as the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Khamenei's military adviser says war continues until all sanctions are lifted; damages to Iran must also be compensated, State TV reports
US FX WRAP: Dollar hit as Trump looks to make a deal with Iran; AUD & CAD lag given recent outperformance on energy independence
On the Newsquawk feed at , 20 minutes before this page.
Context
The deployment of thousands of US Marines to the Middle East is a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions, particularly with Iran, which could lead to increased volatility in oil prices and currencies. This move may influence risk sentiment across equities and commodities, with markets likely to react to perceived risks of conflict in the region. Investors should monitor safe-haven assets like gold and the yen, as well as energy prices, for any signs of heightened market reaction.
Related headlines
- CRUDE WRAP: WTI (X6) SETTLES USD 3.44 HIGHER AT USD 101.41/BBL; BRENT (Z6) SETTLES USD 3.94 HIGHER AT USD 109.86/BBL1 day ago
- US President Trump says US economy has never been stronger; regarding oil drilling in Texas, nobody can take a chance on it1 day ago
- US President Trump says Israel has been helpful to Saudi Arabia1 day ago
- US President Trump, when asked about the Ukraine starlink slowdown, says i did not slow it down1 day ago
- US White House Press Secretary says on inflation, US President Trump is doing everything he possibly can1 day ago
- US Market Wrap: Stocks hit as AI growth concerns weigh on sentiment 1 day ago
- US EQUITY OPEN: Stocks mixed at the open as AI stock rout continues1 day ago
- US President Trump says he wants the Russia/Ukraine war ended; on Zelensky/Ukraine, says at some point I'll release details; I think it's good; will get a deal on nuclear arms with Russia and China1 day ago
- US Midterm Preview: Democrats Favoured to Flip the House, Senate Too Close to Call1 day ago
- Newsquawk European Market Wrap - 16th October 20261 day ago
- US lawmakers introduce bill to block US President Trump’s Russia diesel deal1 day ago
- TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (Z6) SETTLE 2+ TICKS LOWER AT 105-14+1 day ago
- Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says Iran is ready to help peacefully resolve issues between Saudi Arabia and Yemen; has always been ready to use best efforts to help resolve the conflict1 day ago
- Russian President Envoy Dmitriev says Russia and the US discussed in the Arctic and LNG1 day ago
- Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar - 19th-23rd October 20261 day ago
- Irib reports that the East-West oil pipeline of Saudi Arabia has been targeted once again; adds, detection of a new thermal anomaly in the Yanbu area, near the oil pipeline1 day ago
- Reports suggest that a force majeure at a natural gas field has been lifted1 day ago
- US FX WRAP: Dollar weighed by Warsh avoiding forward guidance 1 day ago
- Week in Focus 19-23rd October 2026: Highlights include UK, Japan and Canada inflation, China Activity Data and Global Flash PMIs 1 day ago
- NY Fed confirms that NatWest (NWG LN) has withdrawn as a primary dealer1 day ago
The feed had this first.
Use the Platform