WS #15608
Gold surged to $4,209 as Middle East tensions escalated, reinforcing its status as the primary safe-haven asset. Despite the geopolitical risk, oil prices slipped, and Bitcoin recovered from earlier lows, suggesting markets are pricing in a contained conflict scenario rather than a total regional blockade. This divergence allows risk assets to open higher, though volatility remains elevated.
Geopolitical Safe Havens & Energy
Gold surged to $4,209 as Middle East tensions escalated, reinforcing its status as the primary safe-haven asset. Despite the geopolitical risk, oil prices slipped, and Bitcoin recovered from earlier lows, suggesting markets are pricing in a contained conflict scenario rather than a total regional blockade. This divergence allows risk assets to open higher, though volatility remains elevated.