European indexes dropped around 2% at open, hit by a 10% jump in Brent crude prices and a 23% surge in gas prices. Defense companies and oil majors are benefiting from the war in Iran.

Global investors reacted to the weekend strikes in the Middle East by selling U.S. stocks in futures markets. Some assets may benefit, however.

Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.