Global markets are in turmoil.

World oil prices surged, US stocks plummeted, and gold unexpectedly lost value sharply on June 10th as investors simultaneously faced two major concerns: the risk of escalating military conflict between the US and Iran and the possibility of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) continuing to raise interest rates to curb inflation.

Báo An Giang•11/06/2026

US President Donald Trump's declaration that Washington would respond militarily if Tehran did not reach a peace agreement raised concerns about the risk of energy supply disruptions in the Middle East. Immediately, world oil prices surged. Brent crude briefly rose nearly $3 per barrel before closing at $93.10 per barrel, while WTI crude surpassed $90 per barrel.

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Meanwhile, US stocks fell across the board. The Dow Jones index lost nearly 2%, while the Nasdaq saw the sharpest decline at 2%. Investors were not only concerned about geopolitical risks but also reacting to newly released inflation data showing that price pressures in the US have not yet eased.

Notably, gold – a traditional safe-haven asset during times of uncertainty – fell by more than 3%. Analysts suggest that the pressure stems from expectations of prolonged high interest rates, causing investors to shift towards yield-generating assets instead of holding gold.

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