Huanyao Fang

TradingKey - Impacted by the situation in the Middle East, global oil prices have seen a rapid surge. As of now, crude oil prices have reached $80 per barrel. International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that if energy prices rise by 10% and persist for a year, global inflation would increase by 40 basis points, while economic growth would slow by 0.1% to 0.2%.

TradingKey - At 8:30 AM ET, U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending February 28 were 213,000, compared to an expected 215,000. In pre-market trading, the three major U.S. stock index futures reversed earlier gains to trade lower. Dow Jones futures fell more than 0.5%, S&P 500 futures edged down nearly 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined over 0.2%.

TradingKey — Recently, the AI sector has experienced significant volatility driven by risk-off sentiment and concerns over an AI bubble. However, a prominent investor long active in the tech sector has chosen to increase positions against the market trend.

TradingKey - Pre-market on March 5, Eastern Time, Dow Jones futures weakened slightly, down approximately 0.09%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures edged higher as sentiment in the technology sector remained relatively stable. Index futures saw limited volatility, though market risk appetite remains cautious.

TradingKey - According to Bloomberg, the Bank of Japan is leaning toward keeping interest rates unchanged at its March policy meeting amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, though it has not ruled out a potential rate hike in April. Officials are closely monitoring the potential impact of an escalation in the Middle East on energy prices, global financial markets, and Japan's economic outlook.

TradingKey — Recently, Donald Trump pressured Congress to advance the "CLARITY Act" following a meeting with the CEO of Coinbase. Boosted by this news, Bitcoin (BTC) rose to approximately $71,900, successfully breaking out of its recent trading range after a period of volatility.

TradingKey - Gold and silver prices witnessed a deep V-shaped reversal during the Asian trading session. Earlier, Bloomberg reports suggested that the Bank of Japan is leaning toward maintaining interest rates at its March policy meeting, while not ruling out the possibility of a rate hike in April. Following this news, gold prices briefly turned negative during intraday trading.

TradingKey - Major Hong Kong stock indices fluctuated during Thursday’s Asian trading session. The Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by more than 1.5% in early trading before gains quickly evaporated and turned into losses, signaling that market sentiment remains highly unstable.

TradingKey - At 8:15 AM ET, the three major U.S. stock index futures reversed losses to turn positive in pre-market trading. Dow Jones futures and S&P 500 futures both rose over 0.2%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained more than 0.5%.

TradingKey - Gold and silver prices have recently experienced sharp volatility amid the interplay of macroeconomic and geopolitical variables. After hitting periodic highs, gold underwent a rapid retracement while silver simultaneously came under pressure. This dramatic reversal in price action has fueled intensifying debate over whether the bull market has reached its peak.

TradingKey - Influenced by Middle East tensions and U.S. inflation data, market expectations for the Federal Reserve's rate cut trajectory this year continue to narrow, as investors' initial bets on multiple rate cuts are being gradually revised.

TradingKey — The sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East has triggered global market volatility. On March 4, Japanese and South Korean stock markets fell sharply, with South Korean markets triggering intraday circuit breakers, becoming one of the most volatile markets under the impact of this round of geopolitical risks.

TradingKey — In US pre-market trading on March 3, energy sector stocks saw collective movement, with share prices of several related companies rallying significantly to become the primary drivers of the pre-market gainers list. Meanwhile, the three major US indices trended lower across the board.

TradingKey - At 8:50 AM ET on March 3, pre-market US stock futures weakened across the board, while the commodities market showed significant divergence, with crude oil continuing to climb and precious metals facing short-term pressure. As conflicts in the Middle East continue to escalate, Trump’s vow to strike Iran "at all costs" has further exacerbated market panic.

TradingKey - Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, investors once bet on risk premiums in precious metals and safe-haven assets. On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched localized air strikes against Iran. The strikes resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggered multi-directional retaliatory actions across the region. Subsequently, Trump declared that strikes against Iran would be pursued "at all costs."

TradingKey - U.S. stock futures continued to slide, with Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures both falling over 1.5%, and Nasdaq 100 futures dropping nearly 2%.

TradingKey - During the Asian trading session, spot silver's intraday decline widened to as much as 7%, reaching $83.05/oz, before subsequently narrowing. As of press time, silver was trading at $85.8/oz. Influenced by recent severe tensions in the Middle East and a complex, volatile international landscape, global commodities—particularly pure benzene, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethylene glycol, styrene, and polypropylene—have experienced significant volatility.

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 - 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%.

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.