LEBANESE SOURCES TOLD ASHARQ: UPCOMING TALKS WITH ISRAEL WILL FOCUS ON EXTENDING THE CEASEFIRE.

Lebanese sources informed Asharq that upcoming negotiations with Israel will aim to extend the current ceasefire agreement. The talks are expected to influence regional risk appetite, particularly in Israeli and neighboring frontier markets, as any progress could ease geopolitical tensions and improve cross-border economic prospects. Markets most exposed include Israeli equities, defense stocks, and regional foreign exchange rates, where reduced conflict risk may trigger capital reallocation toward higher-beta assets. A key catalyst to watch is the official statement following the first round of direct talks, which could signal durability of the truce and potential for broader diplomatic normalization.

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