The U.S. dollar firmed against major currencies—Euro, Yen, Aussie—as markets reacted cautiously to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Oil surged to 5‑month highs, spurring volatility in equities and bonds.
Oil and gold prices surged as the Israel-Iran conflict intensified, with Brent crude rising 1.3% to $75/barrel and gold hitting a two-month high at $3,433/oz. Metro Bank’s shares jumped 13% following news of a possible takeover, while bidding competition grew around Spectris, reflecting heightened investor activity in U.K. markets amid geopolitical tensions
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