The three major US airlines halted flights with Israel after the country was attacked by Hamas over the weekend, while some Middle Eastern and European carriers continued to give passengers an exit route from the developing war.
To the city-state’s outside admirers, it’s simply a beacon of free-markets. But to make the island into a nation, little has been left to chance
Israel’s central bank has resorted to unprecedented measures to contain the most intense volatility faced by the shekel in two decades but couldn’t prevent its steep slide after an attack by Hamas militants led the government to declare war.
The outbreak of conflict in the Middle East is adding to a long list of concerns that has investors dumping developing-nation assets for the safety of the dollar.
Stocks rose as remarks from Federal Reserve officials bolstered bets officials will refrain from lifting rates this year. Oil climbed after Hamas’ attack on Israel raised fears of a wider conflict.
Unity Software Inc., the maker of software used by video-game creators, named technology veteran James Whitehurst as interim chief executive officer, replacing John Riccitiello, who is retiring.
Gold rose the most since May on increased haven demand after tensions ramped up in the wake of the Hamas attack on Israel.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the scion of one of America’s most prominent Democratic families, is dropping out of the race for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination and instead running as a third-party candidate.
Worldwide personal computer shipments declined 9% in the third quarter, hitting what Gartner Inc. analysts expect will be the low point in a two-year market slump.
Oil prices surged after a shock attack on Israel by Hamas brought renewed instability to the Middle East.
