India, April 7 -- Iran is continuing with direct or high-level proxy strikes on Tuesday, while the 'de-escalation' efforts are facing a significant collapse in the Middle East conflict.
In the Asian trading session, gold prices traded higher, Spot gold jumped 0.9 percent to $4,691.99 an ounce.
Oil prices fluctuated on Tuesday, Brent crude futures for June delivery were down half a percent at $109.26.
Asian shares finished mostly up, while European shares are trading broadly lower.
Early trends from the U.S. Futures Index suggest that Wall Street might open lower.
As of 7.45 am ET, the Dow futures were down 227.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were declining 32.50 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were sliding 153.00 points.
The U.S. maj...