In early trading volatility spiked, risk assets sold off, spreads widened, bond yields fell and the US dollar rallied, but a lot of that unwound later in the day.

Gold prices surged as U.S.-Iran conflict drives investors toward safe-havens, eyeing a retest of $5,600 all-time highs.

They call it the acquisition of a legendary studio. But if you listen closely, all you hear is a calculator.