1. Escalating tensions in the Middle East following US strikes on Iran have triggered global concerns and projections of rising Brent crude oil prices.
2. Spot gold surged nearly 1% to $4,044.09/oz and silver jumped over 2% amid safe-haven demand.
3. Chinese stock indexes experienced significant declines, with the CSI2000 plummeting 6% and the tech-focused STAR index falling over 4%.
Geopolitical Tensions Escalate, Commodities Surge, Chinese Stocks Tumble
