The anniversary of the 2020 Beirut port blast is being marked as Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon, overshadowing the remembrance ceremony. The ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict remains highly intense, with recent developments suggesting a continuation of hostilities despite previous ceasefire agreements. Market participants are observing these events as indicative of escalating tensions that could affect the probability of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Upcoming statements from Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Masoud Pezeshkian could influence market perceptions regarding regional stability.
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