McDonald's Middle East Franchisees Take Sides In Israel-Hamas Conflict — Max Keiser Says 'Bitcoin Fixes This'
Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi
McDonald's Corp (MCD) has been drawn into the Israel-Hamas conflict as its Middle East franchisees express support for either side through social media. McDonald's Israel announced plans to provide free meals to the Israel Defense Forces, while McDonald's Oman pledged $100,000 towards relief efforts in Gaza. American broadcaster Max Keiser linked the conflict to the use of fiat money and gold, suggesting Bitcoin (BTC) as a solution.
October 17, 2023 | 5:09 am
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McDonald's is involved in a controversy due to its Middle East franchisees' stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The controversy could potentially harm McDonald's reputation and affect its stock price negatively in the short term.
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Max Keiser suggests Bitcoin as a solution to conflicts like the one involving McDonald's Middle East franchisees.
While Keiser's comments may draw attention to Bitcoin, it's unclear how they will directly impact its price in the short term.
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