Israel was reportedly unaware that the US was nearing a deal with Iran, according to sources; had been preparing for an escalation.

This headline suggests a potential misalignment between US and Israeli strategies regarding Iran, which could lead to geopolitical tensions. If the US successfully engages Iran while Israel is ramping up military preparedness, we could see market reactions in safe-haven assets like gold and currencies like the JPY and CHF, potentially sparking volatility in the forex and commodities markets.