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TradingKey - On Tuesday (March 3), South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix closed down 11.5% and Samsung Electronics fell 9.88%, dragging the broader South Korean stock market lower.

TradingKey — Asia-Pacific stock markets plummeted during the Asian trading session. The Nikkei 225 Index fell over 3.3% to 56,124, while the TOPIX Index dropped 3.3% to 3,769 points. South Korea's KOSPI Index closed down sharply by 7.2% at 5,792.2 points. The Shanghai Composite Index fell more than 1.4%, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped over 3%, and the Hang Seng Index declined by more than 1%.

TradingKey - Over the past year, even against a backdrop where the Trump administration frequently instigated trade frictions, undermined trust in international institutions, and created diplomatic uncertainty, the global economy demonstrated greater-than-expected resilience. The market seemed to signal that geopolitics and economic growth could "follow separate paths." However, a fundamental shift occurred when military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran escalated into a regional conflict.

As the US-Iran conflict continues to escalate, Bitcoin prices remain range-bound and are losing their war premium.

The escalation of the US-Iran conflict has driven a surge in crude oil prices, with institutions generally bullish on the market outlook.

TradingKey - At the opening of the Asian session on March 3, spot gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) prices both edged higher.

A comprehensive market recap for March 2, 2026, detailing the sharp decline in airline stocks like American Airlines as geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran drive up fuel costs. This report covers President Trump’s warning of extended military operations, the escalating $175 billion legal

TradingKey - Pre-market losses for the three major US stock index futures narrowed as risk-off sentiment receded from its peak toward rationality. The stabilization of the indices was primarily supported by heavyweight stocks and defensive sectors, reversing the downward trend in index futures. Previously, Nasdaq futures had dropped over 2%; as of press time, the decline narrowed to 1.2%. Meanwhile, losses for Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures both narrowed to less than 1%.

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TradingKey - During Monday's U.S. pre-market trading session, several small-cap energy stocks surged significantly. According to the pre-market top gainers list, companies including Battalion Oil, Trio Petroleum, Indonesia Energy, and US Energy all saw share price increases of over 30%, while TMD Energy soared by more than 260%. This indicates a concentrated inflow of short-term capital into the energy sector.

TradingKey - In traditional macroeconomic frameworks, the US dollar and gold typically exhibit an inverse relationship: a stronger dollar weighs on dollar-denominated gold, while gold rallies are usually accompanied by a weakening dollar. However, both have recently strengthened in tandem. Does this signify a renewed reinforcement of the US dollar credit system, or is it a sign that the global risk premium is rising sharply?

TradingKey - Global stock markets (excluding China's Shanghai Composite Index) plunged on Monday, while international oil prices saw their largest single-day gain in four years. Safe-haven assets rallied across the board as the sharp escalation of tensions in the Middle East injected a new round of uncertainty into global financial markets.

TradingKey - Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, investors are watching closely to see how U.S. markets will open on Monday. Early declines in Asia and Europe suggest pressure on equities, yet the sharp surge in oil prices could offer a lifeline for the energy sector.

TradingKey - Impacted by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Occidental Petroleum surged 7% in pre-market trading before pulling back to nearly 6%. The persistent conflict has driven oil prices higher, directly benefiting the company. This, coupled with capital preference for safe-haven assets, has collectively pushed the stock price upward.

TradingKey - Following the announcement on the night of February 28 banning all vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, JPMorgan Chase issued a warning: if the Strait of Hormuz is completely blocked, the combined onshore and offshore storage capacity of Middle Eastern oil-producing nation

On Monday (March 2), Asia-Pacific stock markets fell across the board as the US-Iran conflict continued to escalate.

TradingKey - Following a significant rally in the memory chip sector, Morgan Stanley has reshuffled its rankings within the semiconductor industry. The bank has designated NVIDIA (NVDA) as its top pick in the semiconductor sector, replacing its previous favorite Micron Technology (MU), signaling a renewed positive shift in its medium-to-long-term outlook for the leader in AI core computing power.

TradingKey - On February 28 local time, the United States and Israel launched joint large-scale airstrikes against Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities, missile industry, and naval forces. This marks another sharp escalation in the conflict following the US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June last year. The military operation not only exacerbates already strained geopolitical tensions but has also sent shockwaves through global capital markets, which is expected to further boost defense stocks.

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TradingKey - A sharp escalation in geopolitical risks has directly triggered intense volatility in global crude oil markets. At the market open this Monday, WTI crude oil futures surged by over 11%, and Brent crude opened up 13%, though these gains subsequently narrowed.