Israel-Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets

Geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran have triggered a sharp reaction across financial markets. Airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities sparked immediate risk-off sentiment, with investors flocking to traditional SAFE havens. Gold prices surged while oil markets rallied on potential supply disruption fears.

Equity markets globally faced steep declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped nearly 600 points in early trading, with S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures following suit. European and Asian bourses mirrored the selloff as contagion fears spread.

While cryptocurrency markets weren''t explicitly mentioned in the report, such geopolitical shocks typically create volatility across all risk assets. Bitcoin and major altcoins often see increased trading activity during market turmoil as investors rebalance portfolios.