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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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Israeli Strike in Beirut Escalates Regional Tensions as Death Toll Approaches 400

 

Damaged apartment in the Ramada Plaza hotel building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in central Beirut, Lebanon

Israel’s military confirmed it carried out a rare strike deep inside Beirut, targeting senior Iranian commanders amid intensifying regional conflict. The drone attack—its first within the Lebanese capital’s city limits since hostilities with Hezbollah reignited—comes after days of bombardment that have left nearly 400 people dead. 

The strike hit an apartment in the Ramada Plaza hotel building, part of a broader wave of attacks across Beirut’s southern suburbs and other regions of Lebanon. Israel stated it was aiming at key figures within Iran’s elite Quds Force, though it did not publicly identify the commanders. The escalation has triggered mass displacement, with tens of thousands fleeing the capital as air raid sirens and retaliatory strikes spread across the region. 

The operation marks a significant expansion of Israel’s military reach and underscores the growing volatility of the Israel‑Iran confrontation, now spilling deeper into Lebanon’s urban core. Regional governments and global observers warn that continued escalation could further destabilize the Middle East’s already fragile security landscape. 

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