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US‑Iran Escalation Triggers Global Market Turbulence: Oil, Currencies and Safe‑Haven Assets in Focus
Saturday’s air strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran have revived fears of a broader Middle‑East conflict. With Iranian retaliation already underway, oil flows through the strategic Strait of Hormuz could be disrupted, putting upward pressure on Brent crude. The ripple effect is expected to amplify volatility across equities, bonds, currencies and safe‑haven assets worldwide, while investors keep a close eye on Gulf stock indices for the first signs of market sentiment.