18/03/2026
An Israeli airstrike in the Zuqaq al-Blat area of Lebanon killed journalist Mohammad Sherri of Al-Manar television, affiliated with Hezbollah, and his wife. This incident has raised concerns about escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting global financial markets, particularly oil prices, government bonds, and risky assets like stocks. Investors are closely monitoring developments, as regional conflicts often cause volatility in commodity markets and increase demand for safe-haven assets.
