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Markets Slip as Investors Bet on Extended U.S.–Iran Ceasefire

  Stocks Edge Lower as Investors Hope U.S.–Iran Ceasefire Will Hold Stocks drifted lower today as markets balanced cautious optimism over a potential extension of the U.S.–Iran ceasefire with persistent geopolitical and inflation concerns. Recent trading sessions have shown that even modest signs of diplomatic progress can meaningfully shift investor sentiment. Asian and U.S. markets rallied earlier this week on hopes that Washington and Tehran would continue negotiations, helping unwind some of the war-driven risk premiums that had pushed oil and volatility higher. Despite the pullback, investors remain hopeful that the ceasefire—currently set to expire soon—will be extended, giving negotiators more time to work toward a longer-term agreement. Reports indicate both sides are considering adding another two weeks to the pause, a move that has already helped push Brent crude below the recent peak of nearly US$120 per barrel. Lower oil prices have eased pressure on inflation expecta...
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Deadly Strike in Jezzine: Three Lebanese Journalists Killed in Targeted Israeli Airstrike

Al Mayadeen journalist Jamal Al-Gharabi holds a press vest next to a car destroyed by a targeted Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalists Al Mayadeen reporter Fatima Ftouni and cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, and Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib.

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists covering the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. According to multiple media outlets, the strike targeted a clearly marked press vehicle on the Jezzine Road, killing Al Mayadeen reporter Fatima Ftouni, her brother and cameraman Mohammed Ftouni, and Al‑Manar correspondent Ali Shoeib. Israel’s military claimed it had specifically targeted Shoeib, alleging links to Hezbollah intelligence operations, though no evidence was provided. 

Rescue workers who arrived at the scene were also reportedly struck in a follow‑up attack, resulting in additional casualties. Lebanese officials condemned the strike as a violation of international law protecting journalists, with President Joseph Aoun calling it a “flagrant crime” and citing the Geneva Conventions. The incident adds to a rising toll on media workers amid escalating hostilities, with Lebanon’s health ministry reporting dozens of medical personnel killed in recent days. 

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