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Gold prices declined over two days as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran escalated, increasing concerns that higher energy costs could fuel inflation and prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

The Dow plummeted 1,153 points following the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady, sparking inflation fears and a surge in bond yields.

Investors expect central banks to raise interest rates in response to the oil shock caused by the Iran war, reversing earlier rate-cut plans due to lessons learned from the Ukraine invasion's impact on inflation.

The ongoing Iran war has led economists to predict that the Bank of England will not cut interest rates in March or April as previously anticipated.

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Global equity markets have lost $6 trillion in value since the war in Iran began, with investors pricing in a deeper and longer-lasting supply shock that could squeeze growth while reigniting inflation.

Retirees are expected to shift their investment focus to NASDAQ dividend stocks as interest rates are likely to fall, making government bonds less attractive for passive income.

Czech wage growth unexpectedly accelerated in the fourth quarter, reducing the likelihood of interest rate cuts by the central bank this year.

The industrials sector is gaining momentum due to lower interest rates, leading to increased capital spending and a 15.9% gain over the past six months, outperforming the S&P 500.

The ongoing Iran war threatens to cause a global oil shock, potentially leading to higher energy prices, global inflation, and economic instability, particularly in Europe and the US.

UK mortgage rates are expected to rise due to increasing swap rates, which could lead to higher mortgage costs for consumers.

Asian markets are experiencing a sharp decline due to surging oil prices, which are fueling inflation fears and concerns over delayed interest rate cuts or increased rates.