geopolitical tension

Oil prices surge to $98 amid Israeli strike on Iran's gas facility; stock markets decline as February inflation data adds pressure ahead of Fed decision.

Stock futures fell 0.43-0.84% after U.S. allies rejected Trump's Hormuz naval deployment call. Oil surged 4.72% on supply concerns. Fed expected to hold rates steady in March.

Gold stocks plummet 27% amid metal's fall below $5,000, but analysts see 31-83% rebound potential as central bank buying and inflation support longer-term recovery.

Trump announces U.S. strike on Iran's Kharg Island, sparing oil infrastructure while threatening escalation over Hormuz shipping. Energy stocks surge.

Escalating Iran tensions drove crude oil 6.4% higher to $75.80/barrel, sparking broad selloff across all S&P 500 sectors amid Strait of Hormuz closure concerns.

Drone makers Ondas Holdings and Elbit Systems surged following Iran strikes, with Ondas gaining 10% on a $10M investment announcement and Elbit up 7% backed by a $25.2B backlog.

Israeli airstrike kills Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in Tehran compound. Brent crude at $73/barrel; analysts warn of $80-$100 prices if conflict escalates amid Strait of Hormuz disruption concerns.

U.S. stocks fell as geopolitical tensions drove investors toward caution. Oil climbed to seven-month highs while energy stocks gained, but broader markets retreated.