Israel says it carried out Gaza strike targeting de facto head of Hamas armed wing

This escalation in conflict with Israel targeting a key Hamas figure adds significant geopolitical risk, likely boosting safe-haven assets such as gold and potentially supporting the USD as a flight to safety occurs. Energy markets could react to any fears of broader regional instability impacting oil supply, particularly if tensions escalate further. Traders should monitor how this develops, as the situation could add volatility to the forex markets and influence risk sentiment across asset classes.