Casualties Rise From Exploding Hezbollah Pagers, US Says It Had No Advance Notice Of Coordinated Attack In Lebanon
Portfolio Pulse from Anthony Noto
A coordinated attack in Lebanon involving exploding Hezbollah pagers has resulted in numerous casualties. The U.S. claims no prior knowledge of the attack, which Hezbollah blames on Israel. The incident has heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, impacting markets such as the United States Oil Fund (USO), which saw a price increase.

September 17, 2024 | 8:30 pm
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The United States Oil Fund (USO) saw a price increase of over 1.2% following the news of the Hezbollah pager explosions in Lebanon. This reflects market concerns over potential disruptions in the Middle East, a key oil-producing region.
The increase in USO's price is likely due to investor concerns about potential disruptions in oil supply from the Middle East, following the explosions in Lebanon and the heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
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