Escalating Tensions in Middle East Puts Markets on Edge
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Escalating Tensions in Middle East Puts Markets on Edge

Oil prices rose as President Biden arrived in Israel for high-stakes diplomatic talks in the wake of a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital.
Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales
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Israel-Hamas War Adds to Surge in Global Weapons Sales

Israel’s conflict with Hamas, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the rise of China have brought a boom for weapons makers and a chance for Washington to build closer military ties to other countries.
CEOs Weigh Dropping Out of ‘Davos in the Desert’
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CEOs Weigh Dropping Out of ‘Davos in the Desert’

The Future Investment Initiative kicks off in Riyadh next week, with questions swirling over who will attend and who will drop out of the event.
Business Leaders Push Back on Schools and Conferences Over Israel
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Business Leaders Push Back on Schools and Conferences Over Israel

Wall Street magnates and tech entrepreneurs are the latest to push back against institutions over where they stand on the country and its response to the Hamas attacks.