Global Stock Markets Dip as Oil Prices Surge Following Iran Conflict

Global Stock Markets Dip as Oil Prices Surge Following Iran Conflict

Financial markets around the world were rattled over the weekend and into Monday, with major stock index futures tumbling and oil prices climbing sharply as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions following coordinated attacks involving the United States, Israel, and Iran . This sudden shift in sentiment highlights the powerful influence global events have on financial markets. 📊 U.S. Markets: Futures Sink on Risk-Off Sentiment In the United States, futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 all opened sharply lower late Sunday night, signaling a negative start to the trading week. Dow futures were down about 1% , with similar declines seen across the broader market indexes. Investors moved quickly out of risk-ier assets as news of the conflict in the Middle East spread.  Analysts attribute this sell-off to heightened uncertainty about future economic conditions — particularly if Middle Eastern energy disruptions worsen, lifting inflation …