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Middle East conflict boosts demand for 'crisis alpha' ETFs in defense, energy, inflation, and cybersecurity sectors, as investors fear market volatility.

Israel could be looking to arrive at a settlement with the Iranian government, similar to the one it announced with Hezbollah.

Tensions in the Middle East and Trump's threats to Iran are causing uncertainty in global markets, leading to a shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and crude oil. Asian markets are also feeling the impact, with declines in Japan, Australia, India, China, and Hong Kong. In Europe, the STOXX 50, DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 are all down. Oil prices surged over 7% after the strike and fears of supply disruption, while natural gas, gold, silver, and copper also saw price movements. U.S. futures are down over 1%, led by declines in the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100. The dollar has gained against major currencies as investors seek safe havens.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation would continue for several days.

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday evening as tensions continued to flare in the Middle East, following Israel's preemptive strike against Iran.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures traded 0.9% lower at $67.55 per barrel at the time of writing, after recovering from the day’s lows.

Crude oil prices and the ETFs that track the commodity are surging higher amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, sending prices to a two-month high.

Israel has reportedly told the U.S. that it is prepared to attack Iran if negotiations collapse.

Stocks end lower on Middle East tensions and skepticism over US-China trade deal, with most sectors declining. Economic data shows lower than expected inflation. Asia markets also down, led by losses in Japan and Australia. European stocks also lower, while oil and metal prices rise due to safe-haven demand. US futures and dollar decline.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures traded 1.26% higher at $66.22 per barrel during the day, before paring some of the gains.

US markets closed mixed, with modest gains in S&P and Nasdaq while Dow was flat due to losses in McDonald's and Travelers. Economic data showed increase in wholesale inventories and drop in inflation expectations. Asian markets mostly up, Europe mostly down.

Brent crude futures rose 0.3% at $67.22 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 0.2% at $65.43 per barrel, as of 1.04 am ET.

Oil prices rise, offering tactical opportunity. Supply tightness, improving sentiment, US-China trade talks and tightening supply boost oil-linked ETFs.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures traded 0.90% higher at $65.16 per barrel on Monday morning.

US markets closed in green on Friday, boosted by strong jobs report and renewed trade talks. Asian markets rally, record highs hit globally.

US markets closed mixed as weak data and trade tensions weighed. S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq up, Dow down. Asia and Europe markets mostly up. Oil steady.

U.S. markets close higher despite Trump's tariff threats. ISM PMI falls, construction spending drops. Dow up 0.08%, S&P 500 gains 0.41%, Nasdaq rises 0.67%.

US markets closed mixed on Friday, with S&P 500 flat but posting strong monthly gain. Asian markets down as oil prices rise and USD weakens.

On Saturday, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, including Russia, pledged to raise production by 411,000 barrels per day in July.

At the time of writing, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 1.50% at $60.03 per barrel.