Hamas Official To Reuters Says "We Cannot Say Current Stage Of Negotiation Is Zero And At Same Time We Cannot Say That We Have Reached An Agreement"
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A Hamas official informed Reuters that the current stage of negotiation is neither at a standstill nor has it concluded in an agreement. This statement indicates ongoing discussions but without a definitive outcome yet.
February 01, 2024 | 7:25 pm
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The statement from a Hamas official regarding ongoing negotiations may lead to increased volatility in the iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) due to geopolitical uncertainties.
Geopolitical uncertainties, especially those involving negotiations that could impact regional stability, tend to increase market volatility. As EIS tracks Israeli stocks, any perceived increase in regional tensions or uncertainties could negatively impact investor sentiment towards EIS in the short term.
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Uncertainty in Hamas negotiations could potentially affect global oil markets, influencing USO prices due to geopolitical risk factors.
Geopolitical tensions, especially in regions close to major oil-producing countries, can influence global oil prices due to concerns over supply disruptions. This could indirectly affect USO, which tracks the performance of U.S. oil futures, as investors react to potential risks.
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The ongoing negotiations and lack of a definitive outcome may have a minimal direct impact on SPY, reflecting broader market sentiment rather than specific geopolitical events.
SPY, which tracks the S&P 500, is less likely to be directly affected by specific geopolitical events unless they have a broader market impact. The current state of negotiations as reported may not have a significant direct impact on SPY in the short term.
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