Investors are ‘on pins and needles, wondering what tomorrow will bring’ amid U.S.-Iran war uncertainties

Markets were volatile and on edge as the approaching U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline stoked fears of escalation, putting crude oil futures (WTI and Brent) at the center of investor attention. The piece highlights elevated uncertainty and warns of heightened volatility, which tends to increase demand for safe-haven assets such as gold (XAUUSD). Seeking Alpha analyst Andrew Hecht flagged the potential for disorderly moves as the deadline nears, suggesting the energy-driven geopolitical risk could influence broader risk sentiment and safe-haven flows into commodities.