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The war threatens to thwart Beijing’s hopes of emerging as a key mediator and alternative to the US in the region.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell slightly by -0.04%. Meanwhile, EUR/USD (^EURUSD ) rose by +0.04%, and USD/JPY (^USDJPY ) fell by -0.55%. The dollar fell Friday due to the small -0.8 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar also...

Two US fighter jets have struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria in retaliation for attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militia as concerns are growing that the Israel-Hamas conflict may spread in the Middle East.

There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.

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Even before the unprecedented Hamas attack on Israel, fears of another major conflict between Israelis and Palestinians had been brewing for years. The deadly October 7 assault on southern Israel made those fears a reality. Many are now concerned an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza could turn the war into…

At a White House briefing early this week, Joe Biden’s press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, was asked whether there’d been any thought of postponing Anthony Albanese’s state visit because of the Middle East conflict.

With the stability of the region at risk, and Joe Biden pledging support to Israel multiple times, preventing a mission creep or a full-blown intervention may not be easy

Rising interest rates, geopolitical turmoil, a hawkish Fed, and the highest uncertainty in years have investors scrambling for safety. Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and a bifurcation of the world’s nuclear powers suggest that worldwide defense spending will rise, making the sector a haven for investors looking for…