Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares

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US Dow futures dropped 400-570 points overnight, S&P 500 futures were down 1 per cent, while Nasdaq futures were down more than 1 per cent as the United States and Israel’s military campaign against Iran continued on Monday.
Asian markets also opened lower amid fears of a broader Middle East escalation disrupting global supply chains and energy.
China’s stock…  

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