Market Update

U.S. stocks staged a broad rebound on Wednesday, recovering from two days of sharp swings as oil prices eased and fresh economic data offered reassurance about growth. The turnaround helped calm investors rattled by escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly fears tied to the conflict involving Iran.Major indexes climbed steadily through midday …

Economic activity in the U.S. services sector gained notable momentum in February, signaling renewed strength in the largest part of the American economy. The latest Services Purchasing Managers’ Index climbed to 56.1, up sharply from January’s reading and well above market expectations, pointing to a solid expansion in business activity.The …

The U.S. administration struck an optimistic tone on the outlook for jobs, trade, and energy markets, even as global tensions and market volatility remain elevated. Recent comments from Scott Bessent offered a broad view of how policymakers see the economy evolving in the months ahead.On employment, officials expressed confidence that …

U.S. private sector hiring showed a modest but encouraging pickup in February, offering a reassuring signal about the labor market at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Data released Wednesday showed that private employers added 63,000 jobs, surpassing expectations for a smaller increase and improving on January’s subdued performance.The report …

Bitcoin steadied on Wednesday, drawing limited support from comments by U.S. President Donald Trump calling for stronger regulatory backing for the cryptocurrency industry. However, persistent concerns about the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict and its potential inflationary impact kept broader crypto sentiment subdued. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was little changed at $68,147.8 …

U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses after reports suggested that Iran could be open to negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. By 06:00 ET (11:00 GMT), Dow Jones Futures rose 110 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures gained 20 points (0.3%), …

Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Wednesday, recovering part of the sharp losses from the previous session as investors reassessed safe-haven demand amid the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict and a powerful rally in the U.S. dollar. Spot gold climbed 1.2% to $5,150.63 per ounce by 01:45 ET (06:45 GMT), while …

European stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors continued to assess the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict while also digesting a fresh batch of corporate earnings. By 03:05 ET (08:05 GMT), Germany’s DAX rose 0.6%, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.5%, and the UK’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.1%. Middle …

Oil prices jumped again in Asian trading on Wednesday, extending a powerful rally after two days of sharp gains, as escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran kept fears of supply disruptions firmly in focus. By 01:31 ET (06:31 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 2.7% to $83.62 a …

Global investors are facing one of the most precarious weeks in recent memory. Escalating conflict involving Iran has quickly transformed from a regional military escalation into a global financial risk event. Joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets at the end of February 2026 rattled markets, sending oil prices …