Blinken Heads To Middle East In Diplomatic Push As Israel, Hezbollah Tensions Soar
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Middle East to address the Israel-Gaza conflict and tensions with Hezbollah. Israeli forces uncovered an Iranian spy ring, and Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah-linked financial institutions. Oil prices and Israeli stocks have risen amid these developments.
October 21, 2024 | 8:35 pm
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Israeli stocks, as tracked by the VanEck Israel ETF (NYSE:ISRA), posted a 0.8% gain, marking its ninth consecutive positive session, despite regional tensions.
Despite the geopolitical tensions, Israeli stocks have shown resilience, continuing their upward trend. This is reflected in the performance of the VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA).
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Oil prices, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO), rose 2% amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, reflecting market concerns over potential disruptions in oil supply.
The increase in oil prices is directly linked to the heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which could affect oil supply. This is reflected in the rise of the United States Oil Fund (USO).
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