Oil prices are rising due to heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, warnings from President Trump, and reports of oil tanker fires, despite previous dips after initial reactions to missile exchanges.

U.S. investors on Friday sought refuge in safe-haven assets like the dollar and gold, as oil prices surged after Iran retaliated against Israel's biggest-ever military strike against the major crude producer.

U.S.-China trade talks offered little detail, sparking caution among investors. U.S. bonds await inflation data. Treasury auction will gauge debt demand amid policy uncertainty. Stocks, particularly in America,

(Reuters) -Global stocks slid and oil prices rose on Tuesday as fighting between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, sowing fears of a broader regional conflict, while investors took in stride the Bank of Japan's decision to slow the pace of its bond tapering.

Crude oil prices surged on Tuesday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified, sparking concerns over potential supply disruptions from the Middle East-a key hub for global oil production. The rise in tensions followed a call from U.

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Heightened uncertainty and escalating air conflict in the Middle East drove investors to traditional safe-haven assets, as a rise in U.S. Treasuries pushed yields lower across the curve, while gold steadied after a 0.5% rise earlier.