#MetaplanetBTCPurchase Traditional financial markets also reacted sharply. Gold surged to a record high of $3,436 per ounce, as investors moved capital into safe-haven assets. Oil prices jumped around 10%, driven by concerns over possible disruptions to supply routes in the Middle East.

U.S. equities initially followed a risk-off pattern. On Jun. 14, the S&P 500 fell 1.1%, the Nasdaq dropped 1.3%, and the VIX, Wall Street’s benchmark volatility index, rose 15% to its highest level in a month.

However, as tensions showed signs of containment over the weekend, markets began to stabilize. As of Jun. 16, both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have rebounded, each gaining over 1%.

Crypto prices have also partially recovered. Bitcoin is trading near $106,800, up 1.7% in the past 24 hours. Ethereum has climbed nearly 4% to around $2,610.

Despite the bounce, overall sentiment remains cautious as statements from political leaders have kept uncertainty elevated.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the campaign would continue “as many days as it takes,” while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei promised “severe punishment.”

Amid this, attention is now turning to the U.S., where key economic data, including retail spending, will be released this week. Let’s understand how together with the ongoing Middle East crisis, these macro signals could shape the market sentiment in the coming days.