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Oil rises as expanding US-Israel war with Iran heightens supply risks
Brent, WTI gain more than $2-$3 per barrel Vessels continue avoiding Strait of Hormuz, as freight rates soar Analysts see oil prices remaining elevated over coming days By Anushree Mukherjee and Emily Chow SINGAPORE, March 3 (Reuters) - Brent rose more than $3 on Tuesday for a third day of gains ...
Tue, Mar 3

European shares fall again as Middle East war drags on
March 3 (Reuters) - European shares extended their decline on Tuesday as the global equity selloff deepened, as investors grappled with the prospect of a drawn-out Middle East war, and a sharp jump in oil prices led to fears of a rise in the cost of living.
Tue, Mar 3

European bond yields jump again in early trading
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields rose further at the open, extending Monday's moves as the air war in the Middle East entered its fourth day, driving oil prices higher and rekindling inflation fears.
Tue, Mar 3

Iran conflict raises odds BOJ will forgo rate hike in March, sources say
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Fresh market volatility triggered by the Middle East conflict has heightened the chance the Bank of Japan will hold off on raising rates in March, sources said, as policymakers need more time to gauge the impact on the economy.
Tue, Mar 3

Euro zone inflation could surge on lengthy Iran war, ECB's chief economist warns
March 3 (Reuters) - A prolonged war in the Middle East could cause a substantial spike in euro zone inflation and reduce economic growth, European Central Bank Chief Economist Philip Lane told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday.
Tue, Mar 3

Yen, euro under pressure as Middle East conflict stokes energy concerns
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - The yen and euro languished on Tuesday as the widening Middle East conflict focused attention on countries dependent on energy imports and how central banks might respond to inflation pressures.
Tue, Mar 3

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stock slide as Middle East air war fans inflation fears
SINGAPORE, March 3 (Reuters) - A selloff in stocks deepened on Tuesday and the dollar strengthened as investors considered the implications of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on energy prices and the global economy.
Tue, Mar 3

Japan extremely vigilant about financial markets, finance minister says
TOKYO, March 3 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities are closely monitoring financial markets with heightened vigilance as Middle East tensions fuel volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, adding that Tokyo has been in close contact with overseas counterparts.
Tue, Mar 3

METALS-Aluminium extends gains on deepening Middle East supply fears
March 3 (Reuters) - Aluminium extended gains on Tuesday as fresh Middle East tensions, including Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, fuelled shipment uncertainty and heightened supply-risk concerns.
Tue, Mar 3

Prediction market bets on Iran strikes stoke insider trading, ethics scrutiny
Polymarket, Kalshi face scrutiny for bets on Khamenei ousterUS lawmaker threatens to ban prediction markets over ethics concernsPrediction markets grow in popularity By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE/NEW YORK, March 2 (Reuters) - Bets that were placed on the ouster of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah...
Tue, Mar 3

US STOCKS-Wall Street ends narrowly mixed, trading volatile after air strikes on Iran
March 2 (Reuters) - s U.S. stocks finished steady on Monday, clawing back early losses during a volatile session after U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran roiled global markets.
Tue, Mar 3

US says it wouldn't deliberately target a school after Iran said over 160 killed in strike
WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. forces "would not deliberately target a school" after Iranian state media reported over 160 were killed in a strike on a girls' school on the first day of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Tue, Mar 3

Reeves set for careful UK budget update as Iran conflict alarms investors
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to stick closely to her promises to fix the public finances in a budget update speech on Tuesday that will be overshadowed by alarm among investors over the conflict in the Middle East.
Tue, Mar 3

SoftBank-backed PayPay targets up to $13.4 billion valuation in US IPO
March 2 (Reuters) - SoftBank's PayPay is targeting a valuation of up to $13.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, pressing ahead despite volatile markets in what could be among the largest U.S. listings by a Japanese firm.
Tue, Mar 3

US LNG exports grew in February, new output could help fill Qatar supply gap
HOUSTON, March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas rose more than 17% last month from a year earlier as Venture Global's VG.N Plaquemines plant in Louisiana ramped up production and Cheniere LNG.N brought on more units at its Corpus Christi facility, preliminary data from financial f
Tue, Mar 3

Trump spoke to Iraqi Kurdish leaders on Sunday about Iran conflict, Axios reports
March 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday by telephone to Kurdish leaders in Iraq about the Iran conflict, Axios reported on Monday, citing three sources.
Tue, Mar 3

Travel stocks tumble as US-Iran conflict sparks worst disruption since pandemic
Global travel shares plunge Passengers worldwide stranded as conflict hits airlinesOil prices surge to highest in months By Joanna Plucinska, Samuel Indyk and Julie Zhu LONDON/HONG KONG, March 2 (Reuters) - Travel shares tumbled on Monday, shedding $22.6 billion as escalating conflict between the...
Mon, Mar 2

Oil and gas prices surge as Iran war disrupts Middle Eastern output
Brent ends up nearly 7%, US crude gains 6%Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to torch ships in Strait of HormuzAttacks force closures in Saudi Arabia, Qatar Hundreds of ships moored in Gulf, data showsEuropean gas benchmark rises more than 40%; US natgas prices riseBy Nicole Jao NEW YORK, M...
Mon, Mar 2

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions after attack on Israel
Israel launches airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled areas in LebanonHezbollah attacks Israel to avenge Iranian leader's deathLebanese PM demands Hezbollah disarm and cease military actionsAnalyst sees move as 'historic', says 'a clash is possible'Hezbollah politician rejects gover...
Mon, Mar 2

JPMorgan, Citi ask employees in Middle East to work from home as tensions flare, sources say
By Utkarsh Shetti and Pritam Biswas March 2 (Reuters) - JPMorgan and Citigroup employees in the Middle East have been asked to work from home as tensions escalate amid the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.Both the U.S. lenders do not e...
Mon, Mar 2



