Market response to Israel attack on Iran: Yen up, Oil rockets higher.

Iran has launched an attack on Iran.

We got a 10 minute or so warning:

Financial Times reports Israeli strike on Iran could come today, Friday 13 June

Then:

• Explosions heard in Tehran – reports are sketchy
• Israel says has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran

more to come

Markets:

Oil is rocketing higher, Brent highs circa US$73 and just above’

• USD/JPY under 143
• USD/CHF circa 0.8060
• USD higher vs. AUD, EUR, NZD, GBP
• US equity indexes smashed, ES and NQ down 1% and more

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.