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Stocks Open Flat, Yemen Launches Anti-Houthi Campaign, More

Oct 5, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Stocks opened flat as crude oil prices fell amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia launching a campaign against Houthi militants near key shipping straits. In Washington, the Pentagon withdrew bombers from the UK following a suspected terror attempt, while the Supreme Court began a new session featuring a pivotal climate accountability case against major oil companies. Domestic politics saw Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hint at upcoming farm relief announcements ahead of midterms, where Democrats are challenging a key Senate seat in Kansas. Internationally, Br…

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