Futures down as Middle East conflict sparks run for safe-haven assets
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, U.S., September 28, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Israel has acknowledged that the battle was taking longer than expected, more than two days after the militants burst across the fence from Gaza on a deadly rampage. "The scale of the attack and loss of lives imply that the response is likely to last for a few months, potentially till year-end," said Mohit Kumar, chief economist Europe at Jefferies.had posted weekly gains on Friday as mixed jobs reports kept investors on edge around the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Futures slip amid Middle East violence, oil surges - what's moving marketsFutures slip amid Middle East violence, oil surges - what's moving markets
Read more »
Oil rises, US stock futures drop on turmoil in the Middle EastOil prices surged and US stock futures fell on Sunday night in their first reaction to Israel’s war with Hamas.
Read more »
European stock futures largely lower; oil soars on Middle East conflictEuropean stock futures largely lower; oil soars on Middle East conflict
Read more »
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD rallies 1% as Middle East woes spark flight to safetyGold price is building on Friday’s rebound, briefly recapturing the $1,850 barrier early Monday. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East a
Read more »
Dollar benefits from safe-haven status as Middle East ragesDollar benefits from safe-haven status as Middle East rages
Read more »
Middle East risks prospect of fresh regional war after Hamas stealth attack on IsraelThe unprecedented nature of Hamas assault has raised concerns that Iran may have been involved, given Tehran's long-time support for Hamas and its cause.
Read more »