India, March 4 -- Global markets slide as oil soars on US-Israel war and Iran tensions triggered widespread selling across global stock markets after the escalation of conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, reverberating from Wall Street to Asia and Europe in early March 2026. Stock indices plunged amid surging energy prices, rising inflation concerns, and persistent geopolitical risk.

Major financial centers saw broad declines as investors reduced exposure to equities and sought refuge in safe-haven assets.

Wall Street's Volatility and Risk Aversion In the United States, stocks experienced sharp volatility as markets reacted to military strikes against Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged over 400 points after trimming...