Rs 1 lakh gold, $78 oil, 1,300 point Sensex crash: Israel's Friday the 13th bombshell

Israel's missile strike on Iran sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a sharp decline in stock indices and a surge in oil prices. The attack, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, escalated Middle East tensions, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds. Concerns over supply disruptions and potential retaliation from Iran further fueled market volatility, impacting various sectors.