Markets React to Middle East Tensions as Stocks Fall and Oil Surges

TL;DR
Stocks declined and safe-haven assets like gold and the yen rose following Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear sites, escalating Middle East tensions and causing a surge in oil prices, with markets reacting to geopolitical risks and potential disruptions.
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- Stocks Drop, Oil Surges as Israel Attacks Iran: Markets Wrap Bloomberg
- Oil prices surge over 7%, U.S. stock futures fall as Israel strikes Iran MarketWatch
- JGB Yields Fall Sharply After Israel Carries out Strike Against Iran WSJ
- Gas price analyst tells motorists to fill up soon amid Israel attack of Iran WISH-TV
- NZD/USD weakens to near 0.6050 on risk-off mood, escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions FXStreet
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