⚠️Today, April 2, 2026(, the main reason for the market decline is the renewed escalation of the US/Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East. Trump’s statement that “Severe strikes will be delivered to Iran, and the war will continue intensely in the coming weeks” reversed the short-term optimistic expectations that the conflict would end.

Short-term Effects:
• Stock markets: Asian stocks fell by about 2%, US and European futures showed losses over 1%. A short-lived rally was followed by a wave of selling.
• #Oil and commodities: Oil prices rose → inflation concerns increased.
• #Gold: Dropped sharply as safe-haven demand decreased )After Trump’s statements, it “plummeted like a missile”(.
• Others: The dollar strengthened, and )Bitcoin etc.#kripto paralar (# also declined. Expectations for interest rate cuts weakened.
In Turkey: Although the #BIST100 rose yesterday, it is expected to come under pressure today due to deteriorating global risk appetite and rising energy costs. There may be increased activity in TL assets and foreign exchange.
In short: War uncertainty + Trump’s hawkish statements → risk aversion and selling pressure.
Markets are very volatile; new developments could quickly change the direction toward either a ceasefire signal or a new attack.
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