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Jun 18, 2025
Fresh clashes unsettle global markets
Israel-Iran tensions boost safe-haven demand
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Investors turn to safe assets after renewed fighting between Israel and Iran In a new development on the geopolitical scene, military escalation between Israel and Iran has returned to the forefront, raising concerns in global financial markets today, June 18, 2025. Hopes of a truce that had been looming in recent days have faded after renewed exchanges of fire between the two sides, leading to a sharp rise in regional tensions. |
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Market Movements:
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Gold rose 0.6% as investors returned to safe havens amid growing reports of military escalation.
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Crude oil jumped 2% during Asian trading, following reports of possible threats to export facilities in the Gulf, heightening concerns about supply disruptions.
- The Japanese yen gained slightly after the Bank of Japan held its monetary policy steady, boosting its appeal as a traditional haven in times of tension.
- Stock indices such as the S&P 500 fell 0.4% in futures trading, amid a widespread shift away from riskier assets.
The renewed military strikes came just days after diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation appeared to have failed to achieve tangible progress. Analysts believe the latest developments could keep prices of sensitive commodities such as energy and metals under significant pressure in the coming period, with expectations of increased volatility in emerging markets.