US 5th Fleet says Lincoln carrier strike group continues to conduct strike missions in support of operation epic fury
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Newsquawk Daily US Opening News - 26th March 2026
Military experts told CNBC that the US buildup of troops in the Middle East raises the prospect of three possible attack scenarios.
US 5th Fleet says Lincoln carrier strike group continues to conduct strike missions in support of operation epic fury
BoE's Breeden (neutral) says firms and workers are likely to have less price and wage bargaining power, so second round effects less likely
US President Trump says NATO nations have done absolutely nothing to help with Iran
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The continued operations of the Lincoln carrier strike group under Operation Epic Fury suggest heightened military engagement in a critical region. This persistent presence could cause fluctuations in oil prices and elevate geopolitical risk, influencing market sentiment and safe-haven assets like gold and the USD.
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