As the U.S. government-debt futures market reflects increased demand in the wake of the recent attack by Hamas on Israel, there is a possibility that Treasury yields may decrease when the cash market reopens on Tuesday. According to FactSet data, the price of 10-year Treasury note futures TY00, +0.78% started to rise approximately 90 minutes prior to the opening of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Potential Impact on Treasury Yields Following Hamas Attack on Israel
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Intelligence Failure in Recent Hamas Attack
Texas Representative and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Michael McCaul, has expressed concern over the recent Hamas attack on Israel and the failure of both U.S. intelligence agencies and Israeli agencies to recognize the attack beforehand. Rep. McCaul disclosed that Egypt had notified the Israelis three days prior about the potential for such an event, indicating … [Read more...] about Intelligence Failure in Recent Hamas Attack
Uncertain Situation in Markets as Israel Prepares for Ground Invasion
An uneasy calm is hanging over markets early Monday as Israel makes preparations for a ground invasion of Gaza in response to a recent attack by Hamas. Crude Prices Remain Steady Crude prices are showing minimal change, fluctuating between small gains and losses. West Texas Intermediate is currently down 0.2% at $87.53, while Brent crude, the international benchmark, has seen a … [Read more...] about Uncertain Situation in Markets as Israel Prepares for Ground Invasion
