#Oil prices jump as Israel launches targeted strikes on Iran, with Tehran vowing retaliation. $USOIL nears this year’s peak, as markets brace for fallout. Disruption to Iranian output or a Straits of Hormuz closure could affect #OilSupply and drive prices even higher. However,

$Gold climbs on risk-off flows as Israel hits #Iran nuclear sites and Tehran retaliates with drone strikes. $XAUUSD closes in on its all-time highs as the Middle East conflict adds to ongoing #TrumpTariffs uncertainty. Yet, the #USStateDepartment denied any US involvement

$BP, $SHEL, and $TTE open higher as the Israel-Iran conflict pushes #Oil prices higher, boosting #OilIndustry stocks. The European #DefenceIndustry also benefits from the military action, with shares of #Rheinmetall $RHM, #BAESystems, and others rising. #MarketInsights

The #dollar bounced back slightly after sliding to a three-year low on Thursday, as investors sought safe-haven assets following Israel’s broad attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Nevertheless, the greenback still has work to do, with Tradu’s USDOLLAR basket’s EMAs in bearish

#Oil prices spiked on Friday after Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets reignited fears of regional escalation, triggering a broad market sell-off and a flight to safe-haven assets. While global #equities declined, oil and #gold rallied, and bond yields

The $VIX, Wall Street’s main fear gauge, jumped above 21 on Friday after Israel’s unexpected strike on Iran’s nuclear and military assets heightened geopolitical tensions. The attack rattled markets, driving oil prices up and equities down. While a spike in the $VIX above 20

Goldman Sachs has added a higher geopolitical risk premium to its #oil outlook following Israel’s strike on Iran, though it doesn’t expect disruption to Middle East supply. While short-term risks to prices are now skewed to the upside, the bank still expects #Brent and #WTI to

$SPX heads for lower open as Israel’s strike on Iran sends markets to #Gold and other safe havens, while fuelling a surge in #CrudeOil. Elevated #OilPrices along with #TrumpTariffs can exacerbate #Inflation, further raising the bar for #USFed rate cuts – not good news for Wall

#ConsumerSentiment in the US rebounded notably in early June, as optimism rose on easing trade tensions and moderating inflation concerns. The University of Michigan’s index climbed to 60.5, comfortably beating forecasts, with marked improvements in both current conditions and

The #HangSengIndex finds support after China #RetailSales jumped in May, maintaining the bullish bias and the ability to push for new June highs. However, the #ChinaEconomy continues to face headwinds from #TrumpTariffs, while industrial output slowed. Furthermore, risks of

#Oil upbeat amid reports of hits on Iran’s energy infrastructure, including oil facilities, as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its fourth day. $USOIL has room for further gains towards its 2025 highs on heightened #OilSupply fears, though pullbacks would not be surprising.

$Copper supported by a rise in China consumption in May, adding to tailwinds from the #AI boom, as #BigTech continues to spend. This keeps #Copper on track for new all-time highs, though headwinds remain, leaving it exposed to last month’s lows. Industrial production slowed,

The #DefenceSector benefits from the Israel-Iran conflict, as hostilities continue for a fourth day. Shares of #Rheinmetall, #Leonardo, and other military contractors rise, as escalating geopolitical tensions validate Europe’s plans to boost #DefenceSpending. However, trade

$SPX heads for a higher open as spillover fears from the Israel-Iran conflict ease, helping #WallStreet rebound. #SPX500 maintains its bullish bias and keeps the path open to new all-time highs, though it remains vulnerable to the EMA200. Hostilities continue, sustaining

$META rises and inches closer to its all-time highs as #MetaPlatforms will introduce ads in WhatsApp. This will help boost sales to support continued investment in #AI, as #BigTech ramps up spending on the technology. Revenue growth has slowed in recent quarters just as Capex