Stocks, crypto and metals retreat as U.S.–Iran conflict intensifies

Global markets experienced widespread declines as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, negatively impacting stocks, cryptocurrency, and metals. Oil prices surged amid concerns over potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

• →U.S.-Iran conflict escalation triggered broad market selloffs across multiple asset classes.
• →Cryptocurrency markets declined alongside traditional assets during the geopolitical tension.
• →Oil prices surged on fears of potential Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions.
• →Precious metals retreated despite typically serving as safe-haven assets during conflicts.
• →Global market sentiment turned risk-off as investors fled to safer assets.