Israeli Forces Seize Gaza Parliament Building, IDF Exposes Hamas's Hospital Hideouts; Palestinians Sue Biden, Blinken And Austin
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Israeli forces have taken control of key locations in Gaza, including the Hamas parliament building and hospitals, where they claim to have found military equipment and evidence of Hamas using civilian areas for military purposes. The EU condemned Hamas's tactics. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suing US officials for complicity in alleged genocide. Israeli stocks fell, while the ARK Israel ETF rose slightly. US stocks had a mixed day, with the SPY and QQQ down slightly, and the DIA up. Treasury yields were flat, and gold prices rose.
November 13, 2023 | 10:07 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) moved 0.2% higher, contrasting with the slight declines in other major indices.
The increase in DIA suggests that investors may be favoring blue-chip stocks as a safer investment during times of geopolitical uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) outperformed, ending 0.4% higher, as investors may be seeking safe-haven assets amidst geopolitical tensions.
The rise in GLD is likely due to its status as a safe-haven asset, which becomes more attractive to investors during times of geopolitical uncertainty.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (IZRL) saw a slight increase of 0.2% despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
The slight increase in IZRL could be due to the ETF's focus on innovative technology, which may be less directly impacted by geopolitical events compared to broader market indices.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) fell 1.2% amid tensions in Gaza and the seizure of the Hamas parliament building by Israeli forces.
The decline in EIS is likely due to increased geopolitical tensions in the region, which can lead to investor uncertainty and risk aversion towards Israeli assets.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) experienced a slightly larger drop of 0.3%, indicating a cautious stance by investors towards tech stocks.
The drop in QQQ could be due to a combination of general market sentiment and possibly a more cautious approach to tech stocks in light of current events.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 55
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) closed slightly lower by 0.1%, reflecting a mixed performance in U.S. stocks.
The marginal decline in SPY may be attributed to a variety of factors, including global geopolitical concerns and market sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) closed down 0.2%, indicating a slight move away from long-term government bonds.
The slight decrease in TLT may reflect a minor shift in investor preference away from long-term bonds, possibly due to a stable interest rate environment or slight risk-on sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50