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Turkey's Diplomatic Approach: Avoiding Confrontation with Israel in Syria

Turkey has adopted a cautious stance in its involvement in Syria, emphasizing the importance of avoiding direct confrontation with Israel. While tensions in the region remain high due to overlapping interests and military operations, Turkey has expressed its commitment to maintaining stability and preventing escalation. This approach aligns with Ankara's broader strategy of balancing its regional ambitions with the need for diplomatic relations. Israel, on the other hand, has been vocal about its concerns regarding Turkey's growing influence in Syria, particularly in areas close to Israeli borders. Despite these concerns, both nations have refrained from direct military engagement, focusing instead on addressing their respective security challenges through indirect measures. The situation in Syria continues to evolve, with Turkey and Israel navigating a complex web of alliances and rivalries. Their mutual interest in avoiding direct conflict underscores the delicate balance of ...

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Wall Street Aims to Extend Winning Streak Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Speech

 


Wall Street inched higher early Tuesday as markets sought to extend their recent winning streak. Investors are closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s highly-anticipated speech later this week. Here are the key points:

  1. Market Movement:

    • Futures for the S&P 500 were up 0.1%, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average remained relatively unchanged.
    • Hawaiian Holdings saw an 11.3% jump in premarket trading after its merger with Alaska Air cleared a major regulatory hurdle.
    • Lowe’s, however, experienced a modest decline after beating profit expectations but missing sales targets.
  2. Fed Chair Powell’s Speech:

    • The setting for Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has historically been home to significant policy announcements by the Fed.
    • Expectations are not overly high this time, as most anticipate the Fed will begin cutting interest rates next month—the first such cut since early 2022.
    • The big question is whether the economy needs the Federal Reserve to remove the brakes or apply deeper cuts for acceleration.
  3. Bond Market:

    • The yield on the 10-year Treasury held steady at 3.87%, while the 2-year ticked back to 4.05%.
  4. Global Markets:

    • Global markets mostly rose after Wall Street’s roller coaster summer, with the S&P 500 nearing its all-time high.


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