Markets On Edge As Israel-Hamas Violence Stokes Growth And Inflation Fears

Markets face uncertainty after Hamas's attack on Israel, with oil prices and stocks potentially affected.

Sentiment toward stocks could decline, while bond traders will determine if the conflict prompts a flight to safety or inflation fears.

Impact on markets depends on whether conflict spreads and involves Iran, a major oil producer.

Oil prices could spike, hurting stocks, if conflict grows beyond Israel and Palestinians to the wider Middle East.

Investors are split on the likely market impact, with some expecting limited effect barring a regional war.