美股三大指数齐跌，“恐慌指数”飙升

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on global markets, leading to declines in U.S. stock indices and significant increases in gold and oil prices due to heightened risk aversion and supply concerns [1][3][11]. Group 1: U.S. Stock Market Performance - All three major U.S. stock indices fell, with the Dow Jones down 1.58%, Nasdaq down 1.08%, and S&P 500 down 0.97% [3]. - The "fear index," or the S&P 500 volatility index, surged above 20, reaching its highest level since late May [3]. - The technology sector, represented by the seven major tech companies, also experienced declines, with the index down 0.86% and notable drops in stocks like Apple and Nvidia, which fell over 1% [6]. Group 2: Energy and Commodity Markets - International gold prices rose significantly, with COMEX gold futures increasing by 1.69% to $3459.8 per ounce, and London gold spot prices up 1.23% to $3427.71 per ounce [11][12]. - Oil prices surged due to concerns over potential disruptions in Middle Eastern oil supply, with NYMEX WTI crude oil futures rising by 6.67% to $72.58 per barrel and ICE Brent crude oil futures up 6.52% to $73.88 per barrel [11][12]. - Energy stocks saw a collective increase, with Houston energy stocks rising over 100% and U.S. energy stocks up over 62% [7].