Published: Mar 09, 2026, 09:45 IST | Updated: Mar 09, 2026, 09:45 IST
Global financial markets opened sharply lower on Monday as the U.S-Israel war with Iran intensified, rattling investor confidence worldwide. Stock indices across Asia, Europe and the U.S. fell as fears of a prolonged conflict and energy supply disruptions grew. Oil prices surged amid concerns over tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route.