de-escalation
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On Sunday a US official said that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had proposed a plan for "gradual de-escalation" there to Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“It’s worth reiterating how the dollar now enjoys stronger macro support than it did in early May, when markets latched onto an overly optimistic de-escalation narrative,” said Francesco Pesole, a currency strategist at ING.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Treasury yields fell slightly on hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East, while markets await U.S. payrolls data.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
After a flare-up in tensions around the American effort to unblock shipping traffic, markets appeared to welcome apparent de-escalation External link between Washington and Tehran.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
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