WS #15150
US Central Command has officially ended Operation Inherent Resolve, marking the withdrawal of the last US forces from Iraq and a definitive end to the active combat phase of the Middle East conflict. This is reinforced by the safe return of Israeli hostages from Saudi Arabia, indicating a successful diplomatic resolution. This development sharply counters the previous escalation narrative, reducing the geopolitical risk premium and likely supporting risk-on sentiment in equities and energy markets.
Middle East De-escalation
US Central Command has officially ended Operation Inherent Resolve, marking the withdrawal of the last US forces from Iraq and a definitive end to the active combat phase of the Middle East conflict. This is reinforced by the safe return of Israeli hostages from Saudi Arabia, indicating a successful diplomatic resolution. This development sharply counters the previous escalation narrative, reducing the geopolitical risk premium and likely supporting risk-on sentiment in equities and energy markets.