Video: US-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Futures Exchange Gold Trading Surges

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran have triggered global geopolitical shockwaves, causing panic among international investors who are rushing to acquire safe-haven instruments, with gold prices rising approximately 2% on Monday 2 March 2026.

Tommy Zhu, Director of PT Agrodana Futures, stated that the uncertainty stemming from Middle Eastern tensions is having a positive impact on safe-haven commodity prices. This environment is creating sentiment that can drive trading activity in futures and commodities markets.

Currently, interest in futures and commodities trading in Indonesia continues to develop as the range of available products expands from forex to gold, oil, and US stock contracts for difference (CFDs).

Tommy Zhu, Director of PT Agrodana Futures, discussed the prospects for futures and commodities markets amid Middle East conflict in a dialogue with Andi Shalini on Power Lunch, CNBC Indonesia (Monday, 2 March 2026).