Global stock markets are on track for their third consecutive week of decline amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict. Reports of explosions in Iran have further fuelled concerns, deepening losses across major world benchmark indices. As risk aversion sentiment prevails, investors are flocking to traditional safe-haven assets such as gold, silver, government bonds, and the US dollar. The Japanese Yen and the Swiss Franc have also seen significant spikes as investors seek refuge. Additionally, crude oil prices surged over 3%, with Brent futures surpassing $90 per barrel following…