Markets Volatile After Trump Calls Tehran Evacuation

Global financial markets became volatile after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, causing US and European stock futures to fall by about 0.5% and oil prices to rise up to 2.2% before settling lower. The move sparked renewed fears of a prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel, with ongoing missile exchanges reported. Despite shipping disruptions and higher tanker rates in the Persian Gulf, there has been no immediate threat to crude-exporting infrastructure or key supply routes. Cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, saw increased trading volumes but only minor price changes, signaling cautious investor sentiment. Analysts interpret the moderate market movements as pricing in a short-lived conflict rather than a major escalation. Overall, markets remain unsettled but are not yet anticipating severe supply disruptions.