Market Update

When the conflict with Iran erupted on February 28, 2026, the shockwaves were felt far beyond the Middle East. Within hours, the tremor reached the trading floors of Manhattan. Wall Street did what it always does in moments of geopolitical upheaval: it began pricing the war. As missiles flew across …

U.S. stocks climbed on Tuesday, driven by signs of a slowing labor market and easing bond yields. The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, the Dow Jones gained 0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 added 0.93%. Investors welcomed a lighter tone after recent economic data hinted at slower job growth, easing pressure on …

The British Pound rose on Tuesday, trading near 1.3350, as investors prepared for important central bank announcements later this week. The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its policy decision on Wednesday, followed by the Bank of England on Thursday, shortly after new UK employment figures are released.Rising energy prices, …

The Euro gained ground against the Swiss Franc on Tuesday, with EUR/CHF edging higher to around 0.9069 after briefly dipping below 0.9000 earlier this month. The rebound appears driven mainly by traders trimming Swiss Franc positions rather than a sudden improvement in economic fundamentals, as geopolitical tensions linked to the …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, pausing after a strong rally in the previous session, as rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. By 07:24 ET (11:24 GMT), Dow futures fell 25 points (0.1%), while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined …

The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, supported by elevated oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions, as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on global markets. By 06:25 ET (10:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 99.78, reflecting steady demand for the greenback. Meanwhile, the …

European stock markets traded without a clear direction at the start of Tuesday’s session, as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment. By 04:03 ET (08:03 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.1% to 598.08, while Germany’s DAX fell 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 was largely …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday, moving back above key levels as easing oil prices provided some relief, while investors kept a close eye on the ongoing U.S.–Israel war with Iran and a packed week of central bank meetings. By 01:26 ET (05:26 GMT), spot gold rose 0.6% …

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, as expected, as policymakers grapple with persistent inflation and rising global risks linked to the Middle East conflict. The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1%, marking its second rate hike in 2026 following …

Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session’s sharp losses as concerns over supply disruptions from the U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to dominate market sentiment. By 00:58 ET (04:58 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 2.8% to $103.01 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …