U.S. Military Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites Sparks Oil Surge and Market Uncertainty

The recent U.S. military strike targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities has set off a ripple of immediate economic repercussions, signaling a dangerous escalation in Middle Eastern tensions that threaten global energy markets and financial stability. Oil Prices Surge Amid Rising Conflict Following the attacks on three key Iranian sites, Brent crude surged by 2.6% to $79 per barrel, while U.S. crude climbed similarly to $75.76 per barrel. This jump underscores how vulnerable global markets remain to geopolitical flashpoints involving energy supply routes. Stock Markets React Cautiously U.S. stock futures for major indices—S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq—all...