Stock Market Today: Attacks in Middle East batter stocks; oil and gold soar

Here's how markets are reacting to Israel's attack on Iran.

Jun 13, 2025 - 14:26
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Stock Market Today: Attacks in Middle East batter stocks; oil and gold soar

Investors had two reactions to Israel's broad attack on Iran late Thursday: They sold stocks broadly and bought crude oil and gold.

Futures trading suggests the Standard & Poor's 500 Index will open down 52 points. The Nasdaq-100 Index is looking at a 255-point decline, and futures trading in the Dow Jones Industrial Average suggest the blue chips will open down nearly 400 points.