Stocks, Bonds Selloff Deepens as Iran War Continues

A broad selloff intensified after the US and Iran hardened rhetoric and hinted at potential escalation in the Middle East, driving downside across equities, gold and government bonds. The move represents a clear risk-off episode with safe‑haven flows and higher volatility; bond yields moved higher as bonds were sold and gold unusually dipped alongside equities. Reassess duration exposure, equity beta and energy price sensitivity given elevated geopolitical tail risk.

Analysis

A broad selloff intensified after the US and Iran hardened rhetoric and hinted at potential escalation in the Middle East, driving downside across equities, gold and government bonds. The move represents a clear risk-off episode with safe‑haven flows and higher volatility; bond yields moved higher as bonds were sold and gold unusually dipped alongside equities. Reassess duration exposure, equity beta and energy price sensitivity given elevated geopolitical tail risk.