Markets shed a reported $1 trillion in one hour as escalating US-Iran tensions weighed across stocks, crypto and metals. The S&P 500 fell 0.6%, equivalent to $414 billion, while gold dropped 0.8% or $242 billion. The Nasdaq declined 1.1%, representing $149 billion, silver lost 1.5% or $55 billion, and Bitcoin fell 2.2%, equivalent to $40 billion. The post also began an unfinished statement about a prolonged conflict.