Asian and European stocks fell on Thursday, and oil futures rose, as reports suggested a U.S. military strike against Iran ...

Despite the strike, trading activities continued uninterrupted; the major index Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) is up 4.26% intraday on Thursday at its 52-week high of 6,311.

Analysts warned that crude oil prices could hit $100 a barrel mark if the conflict extends. An end to the war can cool off ...

It comes as UK inflation fell last month from 3.5% to 3.4%, but remains above the BoE’s 2% target, which could push higher if the Israel-Iran conflict drives up oil prices.