Markets Tumble as Trump Signals Extended Campaign in Iran
·3 min
This daily news episode analyzes how President Trump's threat to escalate military action against Iran over the next 2-3 weeks has triggered global market volatility, with Asian stocks falling nearly 2%, the dollar strengthening, and Brent crude oil surging toward $105 as investors price in prolonged geopolitical risk. The episode details how hopes for de-escalation were shattered, leading to a defensive 'risk-off' posture across financial markets.
