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Markets reacted swiftly: oil prices spiked over 4% mid‑week—reaching highs not seen since early April—before steadying, as traders weighed the risk of a potential disruption through the Strait of Hormuz.

Safe‑haven assets rallied: gold climbed past $3,380/oz, while the dollar weakened near its lowest level in 2025 and Japanese yen and Swiss franc strengthened.

In equities, risk‑off sentiments dented global stocks. Europe’s STOXX 600 dropped ~0.8% and U.S. futures slid ~0.5%, with airlines and autos hit hardest due to elevated fuel costs.

Israel’s TA‑35 index plunged roughly 2%,