Trump Threatens Unprecedented Retaliation Against Iran Amid Assassination Fears

US President Donald Trump has left instructions for retaliation on an unprecedented scale if Iran succeeds in assassinating him, he said. The threat comes as tensions between the two countries remain high. According to Trump, Tehran has been trying to kill him for years.

Trump's remarks were made during an interview and come after reports emerged that Israel had passed along intelligence related to threats against a US president. However, Trump denied any new Iranian assassination plot, stating that there was no truth to the claims.

The forecast for the market suggests risk aversion and a preference for safe-haven assets due to geopolitical risks. The stock market's strength and low volatility provide limited cushioning, while rising Treasury yields continue to weigh on the market. If tensions in the Middle East escalate into actual diplomatic or military conflict, concerns about oil prices and inflation are expected to rise.

Experts predict that higher interest rates and a discount on risky assets will follow. The rise in Bitcoin dominance suggests a shift toward defensive asset allocation even within the crypto market and reflects downward pressure on altcoins.