[From chip giants to car makers! Read: Which stocks will be affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?] Global financial markets were also cast a pall on Monday as tensions flared in the Middle East over the weekend following a surprise attack by Hamas on Israel. Not only is the conflict threatening to drive safe-haven assets such as gold and the dollar higher, but the share prices of many listed companies that derive revenue from the Israeli market are also being hit. Saturday's attacks put new pressure on global financial markets as they grapple with the negative impact of higher interest rates and a slowing global economy.