Global markets took a hit today as tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated into full-blown warfare over the weekend. The conflict has caused ripples across asset classes, sending emerging stocks and cryptocurrencies on a downward trend while boosting the value of oil and precious metals. Financial markets are facing these new challenges amid pre-existing concerns about the Ukraine-Russia conflict, surging inflation rates, and increasing interest rates. ... Read More: Israel-Hamas Conflict Shakes Global Markets: Emerging Stocks and Crypto Slide, Oil and Metals Surge