Stocks Fall, Oil and Gold Rise amid Inflation Worries and Middle East Tensions

• Dow falls over 300 points on fears of potential Iran attack and persistent inflation • Oil prices spike over 2% on Middle East tensions; energy stocks rise • Gold prices increase as investors seek haven asset amid geopolitical uncertainty
• JPMorgan Chase CEO cites inflation, geopolitical turmoil as causes of concern • Consumer sentiment steady but Americans' economic attitudes dampened by inflation