The recent failure of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran, which took place in Islamabad, Pakistan, is anticipated to have significant repercussions on global markets. According to JD Vance, a member of the US delegation, no agreement was reached as Iran declined to commit to not pursuing nuclear weapons. Market experts predict that crude oil prices will likely see a sharp increase due to heightened risk premiums, while gold and silver may open flat unless further geopolitical tensions arise. Seema Srivastava, a Senior Research Analyst at SMC Global Securities, indicated that the Indian stock market is expected to open cautiously flat to mildly negative, driven by cues from oil prices and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. She emphasized that the Indian markets remain sensitive to headlines and that a complete cessation of hostilities is necessary for a more stable recovery. Anuj Gupta, a SEBI Registered Research Analyst, noted that while gold and silver may face profit booking due to expectations of monetary tightening amid inflation, recent weak US economic indicators could provide some support for bullion prices. He expects gold to trade between $4,650 and $4,800, while silver could move within the $72 to $78 range.