US is to have around 60,000 troops in the Middle East after the latest deployments, FT reports
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The news of the U.S. maintaining around 60,000 troops in the Middle East signals a continued commitment to regional stability amid ongoing tensions. This could prompt increased volatility in oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold, as investors assess the potential for escalation in conflicts and its broader implications for global markets.
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