Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities risk pushing back the timeline for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts as the US central bank waits to assess any potential impact on inflation, economists said.

The country’s exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israel’s energy facilities are also at risk.

Gold is shining as Treasurys remain under pressure — but it’s probably too soon to write off U.S. debt as a safe-haven asset.

Israel's strike on Iran spurred an immediate risk-off move across markets as stocks tumbled and gold surged.

Israel’s leader and President Trump appeared to bet they can persevere, but other world leaders warned of unintended outcomes in a volatile region.

Wall Street's main indexes were on track to open lower on Friday after Israel's deadly strike on Iranian nuclear facilities inflamed tensions in the oil-rich Middle East and battered risk sentiment across global markets.

The ongoing Israel Iran war has unleashed not only a massive aerial assault with missiles and drones causing heavy destruction in both the countries but could potentially impact global economy including India with whom the two have trade relations.

Trump now faces a difficult balancing act between supporting Israeli strikes and salvaging fragile nuclear negotiations with Iran, which he emphasized on Friday remain a priority.

US stocks fall on Israel-Iran worries, with Dow down xxx pts. Oil rises on supply worry. Gold hit a record high and US dollar rises on flee to safety.