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March, 2026

• 3 March 2026 11:32 am

  Oil Extends Surge as Hormuz Fears Intensify; Brent Near $80 After Middle East Escalation

  

  Oil prices climbed again in Asian trading on Tuesday, extending a powerful rally after surging more than 7% in the previous session, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and mounting threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz kept supply disruption fears firmly in focus. As of 00:25 ET …

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• 3 March 2026 3:33 am

  Bitcoin Surges Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Market Shakeups

  

  Bitcoin shot up nearly 5% on Monday, climbing above $69,000 after a weekend dip. The surge came as traders scrambled to cover positions following market uncertainty triggered by geopolitical events. While the move has sparked optimism among crypto investors, market dynamics suggest that the rally may be fragile.The weekend decline …

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• 3 March 2026 1:46 am

  Oil and Gas Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate

  

  Oil and gas markets are experiencing a sharp surge as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iran’s ongoing retaliatory strikes in response to US and Israeli attacks have triggered widespread concern over energy supplies, sending prices sharply higher.Natural gas prices spiked after one of the world’s largest exporters halted …

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• 3 March 2026 12:22 am

  Japanese Yen Slides as US Dollar Strengthens Amid Global Tensions

  

  The Japanese Yen weakened below the 157.50 level on Tuesday, as the US Dollar gained momentum in early Asian trading. The movement comes amid encouraging US economic data that suggests the American economy is holding steady, supporting the greenback’s strength against major currencies.Recent reports show that US manufacturing activity remains …

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• 2 March 2026 10:57 pm

  US Dollar Surges as Middle East Tensions Spark Global Flight to Safety

  

  The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) jumped sharply on Monday, climbing above 98.00 to reach its highest level in five weeks. The surge reflects a strong wave of risk aversion across global markets following escalating military conflict in the Middle East.Over the weekend, joint military strikes in Iran led to the …

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• 2 March 2026 9:29 pm

  Oil Jumps, Stocks Waver Amid Middle East Tensions; Gold and Silver Rally

  

  U.S. stocks rebounded modestly Monday after an early-session sell-off driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Despite the recovery attempt, major indices remained slightly lower by midday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 182.93 points (-0.4%) to 48,794.99, the S&P 500 slipped 24.08 points (-0.4%) to 6,854.80, and the Nasdaq …

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• 2 March 2026 9:09 pm

  ISM Surprise and Iran Shock Drive a New Gold and Silver Reality for Global Markets

  

  Safe Havens Take Center Stage as Data and Conflict CollideGold prices eased modestly after an explosive start to the week, with XAU/USD trading near 5,300 USD after peaking at 5,419 USD intraday. The broader message from markets remains unmistakable: uncertainty is back in control. A sharp escalation in tensions involving …

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• 2 March 2026 7:11 pm

  ISM Signals Slower U.S. Factory Growth as Iran Tensions Keep the Dollar in Demand

  

  Fresh economic data from the United States delivered a mixed signal to global markets on Monday. Manufacturing activity continued to expand in February, but the pace cooled slightly compared with the previous month. Under normal circumstances, that kind of moderation might have softened demand for the dollar. This time, however, …

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• 2 March 2026 5:53 pm

  Bitcoin Steadies Near $65,500 as Iran Tensions and Institutional Flows Pull Markets in Opposite Directions

  

  Monday’s session reflects a cautious market weighing geopolitics against selective crypto demandBitcoin opened the week trading near $65,500 on Monday, showing signs of short-term stability after weeks of sharp declines. The muted price move came as investors balanced renewed geopolitical unease—linked to rising Middle East tensions involving Iran—against tentative signs …

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• 2 March 2026 5:21 pm

  Politics vs. Fundamentals: Why the Pound Is Struggling to Fall Apart

  

  Stormy headlines are shaking confidence, but Britain’s economic base refuses to crack. The British pound is caught in an uncomfortable tug-of-war. On one side stand noisy political headlines that keep unsettling investors. On the other lies a set of economic fundamentals that remain far sturdier than market sentiment suggests. The …

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• 2 March 2026 5:16 pm

  Bitcoin Slides to $66,000 as U.S.-Israel–Iran Conflict Triggers Global Risk-Off Wave

  

  Bitcoin slipped toward the $66,000 level in Asian trading on Monday, pressured by a broad risk-off move across global markets after an escalating military confrontation between the U.S., Israel and Iran rattled investor sentiment. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last down 2.1% at $66,197.6 by 06:15 GMT, after seeing sharp …

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• 2 March 2026 4:34 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Plunge as U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger Global Risk-Off Selloff

  

  U.S. stock index futures tumbled sharply on Monday as investors rushed away from riskier assets following a dramatic escalation in the Middle East, after the United States and Israel launched large-scale air strikes against Iran. By 05:25 ET (10:25 GMT), Dow Jones Futures were down 560 points, or 1.1%, S&P …

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• 2 March 2026 1:59 pm

  Dollar Jumps to Five-Week High as Middle East Conflict Sparks Global Flight to Safety

  

  The U.S. dollar surged on Monday, climbing to a five-week high as investors rushed into safe-haven assets following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, which sharply escalated geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 04:45 ET (09:45 GMT), the Dollar Index — which measures the greenback against a basket …

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