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Sign InU.S. stock markets opened directly lower as geopolitical tensions reached a boiling point following extreme rhetoric from President Donald Trump. Trump threatened to 'wipe out a whole civilization' in Iran, marking a severe escalation in hostile language that rattled global markets. These remarks triggered immediate domestic political backlash, including renewed calls for the President's impeachment or removal from office. This development effectively ended a 13-day period of relative calm and reversed previous optimistic trends in major indices like the SPY and QQQ. Investors quickly pivoted toward risk-off assets, boosting Gold (XAU/USD) while energy markets via USO remained highly volatile. The combination of heightened war rhetoric and new domestic political instability has introduced a significant layer of uncertainty for global financial markets.