Global markets are experiencing volatility today due to escalating Middle East tensions, particularly the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran entering its third week, driving oil prices higher. Central banks worldwide, including the US Fed, ECB, BoJ, and BoE, are holding key interest rate decisions this week amid inflation concerns from surging energy costs. Stock indices like the S&P 500 hit new 2026 lows last week, while cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin hover around $70,957 and Ethereum at $2,092.#OilPricesSlide Key Market HeadlinesBrent crude surged over 11% last week to around $103, with forecasts pointing to further rises amid$ETH geopolitical risks; WTI also up 8%.Indian markets (Sensex, Nifty) opened mixed with volatility, Sensex up 70 points to ~74,635 while facing oil shock pressures.US500 (S&P 500 proxy) fell 0.61% to 6,632 on March 13, down 3% monthly but up yearly.Forex: EUR/USD at 1.1416; gold at $5,062, silver $81 amid safe-haven$USDC demand.Crypto steady but cautious: Bitcoin $70,957, Ethereum $2,093 as markets eye Fed moves.Commodity TrendsOil prices remain in focus with Brent above $100/barrel due to Middle East war, prompting US emergency releases and hawkish central bank outlooks. Gold and silver hit highs as investors seek safety, with gold at $5,061.Outlook This WeekExpect focus on central bank policies, US jobless claims, Eurozone inflation, and India WPI data amid bearish equities and rising yields. Markets brace for more downside in risk assets like stocks and crypto if oil keeps climbing.$XRP