What will happen conflict in Gaza Strip ?[LOL] [LOL] [LOL]
Elevated oil prices could pose a challenge for the Federal Reserve, as inflation figures may persistently remain above their 2% target. Consequently, this could lead to an extended period of higher interest rates.
Moreover, U.S. index futures have experienced a downturn, with S&P 500 index futures showing a decline of roughly 0.7%. However, it's uncertain whether the conflict has directly fueled investor concerns, as the United States already grapples with significant domestic challenges such as elevated long-term interest rates, increasing U.S. debt, and the lingering Speaker appointment issue. These factors were already putting downward pressure on the markets even before the conflict arose.
There could be an increasing flight to safety mentality, with investors seeking refuge in U.S. Treasury bills.
Consequently, this could lead to a strengthening of the U.S. dollar due to heightened demand for the currency. A robust dollar typically has adverse effects on financial markets, as it can result in increased expenses for emerging nations and their corporations when purchasing commodities (typically priced in USD) and repaying their USD-denominated debts. This, in turn, has the potential to exert additional downward pressure on the stocks of developing countries.
I believe that the United States will not have a direct involvement on the scale seen in Iraq and Afghanistan because this is not a U.S. war.
However, the U.S. will have to show support to its ally, Israel. In fact, the U.S. has already deployed an aircraft carrier group closer to Israel. U.S. participation is expected to resemble its approach in Ukraine, providing intelligence and supplying weapons behind the scenes.
However, it should be noted that the situation could escalate further if additional parties become involved.
There is speculation that Hamas's attack was aimed at destabilizing the improving relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia, with suspicions of Iranian involvement in planning the attack alongside Hamas. Consequently, if more nations become directly embroiled in the conflict, it has the potential to escalate into a more significant global issue.
The most evident impact would be an increase in oil prices. As of the time of writing, both Brent and WTI crude oil prices have surged by 4%. This reaction is logical, considering that the Middle East is a significant oil-exporting hub, and any disruption in oil supply is bound to drive prices upward.the foremost impact is expected to be the surge in oil prices, causing persistent inflation. Stock markets may exhibit sluggishness, and the U.S. dollar may remain robust, not solely due to the conflict, but owing to a multitude of preexisting issues that were already affecting financial markets prior to the outbreak of the conflict.
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