Stocks drop, oil prices surge as Iran conflict hits global markets

The market response to the United States’ and Israel’s military strikes against Iran has been global and almost universally negative. Stocks began slumping as early as Friday in a “risk-off” response as word of impending action spread. By Monday, major indexes in Asia and Europe were off by nearly 1% or more, relative to Friday's close. Oil prices rose. The killing of the Middle Eastern nation’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, added extra uncertainty to the already volatile situation.Key questions remain, inc ...