Stock futures were higher on Sunday as investors weighed the impact of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict that shows no signs of any potential off-ramps ahead. Oil prices rallied after Israel attacked key areas of Iran’s energy infrastructure over the weekend,

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Israel's attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war.

Gold futures hit a record high in Japan on Monday, topping 16,000 yen ($111) per gram, as investors fled to the safe-haven asset amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. The price briefly rose 244 yen from Friday to 16,