U.S. Central Command Says U.S. Conducts Strikes In Yemen As Houthi Attacks Against International Shipping Continue
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U.S. Central Command has conducted strikes in Yemen in response to ongoing Houthi attacks against international shipping. This action reflects the U.S.'s commitment to maintaining the free flow of commerce in the region.
January 16, 2024 | 6:09 pm
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The U.S. strikes in Yemen may lead to increased geopolitical tensions, potentially causing short-term volatility in the SPY ETF, which tracks the S&P 500.
Military actions like the U.S. strikes in Yemen can lead to uncertainty in global markets, affecting investor sentiment and potentially causing fluctuations in the SPY ETF, which is sensitive to international events.
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The U.S. military action in Yemen could heighten concerns over oil supply disruptions, possibly leading to a short-term increase in oil prices and positively impacting the USO ETF, which tracks oil prices.
The strikes in Yemen, near key shipping routes, could raise fears of oil supply disruptions. This concern may drive up oil prices, benefiting the USO ETF that tracks the performance of oil.
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