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Middle East Conflict Escalates, Trump’s “At Any Cost” Rhetoric Ignites Panic, Three Major US Index Futures Fall Over 1.5%
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.
Airline stocks slide as passengers scramble to leave Middle East
Airline shares fall for second day as Iran conflict escalatesFuel hedging could offset some impact of rising oil priceMiddle Eastern airline hubs closed for fourth dayAnalysts say that bookings surge via alternative routesBy Byron Kaye, Julie Zhu and Joanna Plucinska SYDNEY/HONG KONG/LONDON, Marc...Reuters
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Silver Loses $80, Plunges 12% Intraday; Gold Dives $100 in Short Term; Has Safe-Haven Rally Ended?
TradingKey - During Tuesday's US pre-market session (as of 6:40 AM ET), spot silver fell below $80 per ounce intraday, hitting a low of $77.9625, its lowest level since February 20. The intraday decline reached 12% at one point, and it is currently trading at $80.4 per ounce.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 ...Reuters
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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.Reuters
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Black Tuesday for South Korean Stocks: SK Hynix and Samsung Plunge 10% Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict; KOSPI Records Largest Single-Day Drop in 19 Months
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
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Middle East Conflict Persists, Asian Stocks Plunge on Risk Aversion, Local Markets Show Resilience
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
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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.Reuters
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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.Reuters
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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.Reuters
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US, China trade chiefs to meet mid-March before Trump-Xi summit, Bloomberg News reports
Top US, Chinese trade negotiators set to meet in mid-March, Bloomberg News reportsUSTR Scott Bessent, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng expected to meet in ParisChinese purchase commitments for Boeing, US soybeans on the agendaMeeting suggests Xi, Trump summit will go ahead in late March BEIJING, Ma...Reuters
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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.Reuters
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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.Reuters
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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...Reuters
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Today’s Market Recap: Middle East Conflict Triggers Airline Slump and Inflation Fears as Trump Signals Extended Campaign
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
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