Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing a decline amid tensions between Israel and Iran, with a focus on the impact on oil, gold, and bitcoin prices.
The US dollar has seen a significant jump due to diverging central bank policies, leading to a five-month low for the euro1.
Oil prices are on the rise again due to concerns over the Middle East situation.
Hong Kong stocks have dropped by 2% as China’s exports fell more than expected.
Gold has surged as investors seek safe-haven assets amidst the rising Middle East tensions.
For trending topics in the news today, here are some highlights:
A blast in Bengaluru has led to the arrest of two key accused in West Bengal, causing a political stir between the BJP and Bengal’s ruling TMC.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India has advised against travel to Iran or Israel due to escalating tensions in West Asia.
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