Middle East Geopolitics Heats Up, Europe Faces New Pressure

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated again following Israeli military attacks on several targets in Yemen and Qatar, which killed Hamas figures and security officials. This action has triggered a strong reaction from the international community, particularly the European Union, which has begun considering sanctions against Israel, a measure previously difficult to achieve due…

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Stocks in Asia Rangebound as Treasuries Decline

Shares in Asia traded within narrow ranges Thursday after US stocks ticked higher and Treasuries fell on data showing US consumers expect inflation to persist. Equities in Australia edged lower while those in South Korea were mostly unchanged. Stock futures for Hong Kong slipped, even as an index of US-listed China shares gained ground. Japanese markets are closed for a holiday. The S&P 500 rose…

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