Markets Look to Powell Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East
Investors will listen to the Federal Reserve chair’s speech on Thursday for clues on interest-rate moves, as the Israel-Hamas conflict drives up oil prices. The Middle East crisis has put markets on edge, pushing up oil prices and driving demand for safe havens, like gold. A day after President…
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