Iran's Leader Khamenei Orders Direct Attack On Israel In Response To Assassination Of Ismail Haniyeh, According To Three Iranian Sources Reported By The New York Times
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a direct attack on Israel in response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, according to three Iranian sources reported by The New York Times.

July 31, 2024 | 7:27 pm
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The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) is likely to experience volatility due to heightened geopolitical tensions following Iran's order for a direct attack on Israel.
The direct attack ordered by Iran on Israel is a significant geopolitical event that could lead to increased market volatility and potential declines in Israeli stocks, which are tracked by the EIS ETF.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
NEGATIVE IMPACT
The VanEck Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) may face downward pressure due to the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel.
The escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel is likely to negatively impact Israeli equities, which are represented in the ISRA ETF.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 85
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) might experience short-term volatility due to increased geopolitical risks stemming from Iran's order for a direct attack on Israel.
While the SPY ETF is broadly diversified, increased geopolitical risks from the Iran-Israel conflict could lead to short-term market volatility.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50