First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2023/10/09/middle-east-turmoil-could-mean-more-market-volatility-ahead-002840
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/middle-east-turmoil-could-mean-more-market-volatility-ahead-social.jpg'/></p>Investors are bracing for market volatility following the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas militants. Crude oil futures shot up over the weekend while gold prices gained and global stock markets teetered ahead of U.S. markets opening on Monday.