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March, 2026

• 6 March 2026 10:39 pm

  Iran-US Turmoil: Key Economic Repercussions (First Week)

  

  In the first seven days of the Iran–US turmoil, the most immediate economic repercussions have been sharp increases in global oil prices, heightened inflationary pressures, and volatility in financial markets. Brent crude surged 8-13% (briefly topping $82 per barrel and settling near $81-85), while the short-term shock has already disrupted …

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• 6 March 2026 9:19 pm

  Oil Surge and Weak U.S. Jobs Data Push Canadian Dollar Higher

  

  The Canadian Dollar strengthened against the U.S. Dollar on Friday as disappointing U.S. employment data weighed on the Greenback while rising oil prices provided fresh support to Canada’s commodity-linked currency. The move reflects a combination of economic signals pointing to a softer U.S. labor market and stronger fundamentals for energy-exporting …

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• 6 March 2026 6:31 pm

  U.S. Unemployment Rises as Job Growth Falters in February

  

  The U.S. labor market showed unexpected weakness in February, with rising unemployment highlighting a slowdown in job creation and complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Nonfarm payrolls declined by 92,000 jobs, far below expectations for a modest gain. Revisions to prior months also reduced reported payrolls by 69,000, mostly affecting …

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• 6 March 2026 5:52 pm

  US Retail Sales Slip in January Amid Economic Uncertainty

  

  Retail sales in the United States cooled slightly in January, recording a 0.2% month-on-month decline to $733.5 billion, following a flat reading in December. Despite this modest drop, sales came in above expectations, which had projected a 0.3% fall. On an annual basis, retail activity showed a 3.2% increase, reflecting …

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• 6 March 2026 5:44 pm

  U.S. Job Growth Disappoints: Labor Market Shows Clear Slowdown

  

  U.S. employment data for February came in far below expectations, sparking renewed debate over the state of the labor market and the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. The report’s standout feature was a noticeable slowdown in job growth.Nonfarm payrolls increased by only 92,000 jobs, a figure well below market forecasts, …

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• 6 March 2026 5:18 pm

  Fed Signals Gas Price Spike Unlikely to Trigger Sustained Inflation

  

  Federal Reserve officials have indicated that recent spikes in gas prices are unlikely to cause lasting inflationary pressure. While consumers may feel the pinch at the pump, the central bank expects these price jumps to be temporary and not derail overall economic stability.The Fed highlighted that short-term fluctuations in energy …

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• 6 March 2026 4:46 pm

  U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Weigh on Markets

  

  U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Friday, extending recent losses as escalating tensions in the Middle East and sharply higher oil prices dampened investor sentiment ahead of a key U.S. jobs report. By 05:35 ET (10:35 GMT), Dow Jones Futures declined 105 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 Futures …

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• 6 March 2026 3:16 pm

  Bitcoin Slips but Holds Above $70K as Middle East Tensions Cloud Market Outlook

  

  Bitcoin declined in Asian trading on Friday but remained above the key $70,000 level, as investors stayed cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices that is complicating the outlook for global inflation and interest rates. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was down 3.1% at …

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• 6 March 2026 1:40 pm

  Dollar Eases Slightly but Heads for Strong Weekly Gain Amid Middle East Tensions

  

  The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday but remained on track for solid weekly gains as escalating conflict in the Middle East boosted demand for safe-haven assets. By 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of six major currencies, slipped 0.2% to …

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• 6 March 2026 12:31 pm

  Gold Rises Slightly but Heads for Weekly Loss as Strong Dollar and Yields Weigh

  

  Gold prices edged higher in Asian trading on Friday, but the precious metal remained on track for a weekly decline as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields offset safe-haven demand driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. By 01:29 ET (06:29 GMT), spot gold rose 0.8% to …

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• 6 March 2026 11:34 am

  Oil Holds Near Multi-Month Highs as Middle East Conflict Drives Weekly Surge

  

  Oil prices traded near flat in Asian trading on Friday after a sharp rally earlier in the week, with markets still on track for substantial weekly gains as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked fears of global supply disruptions. By 01:49 ET (06:49 GMT), Brent crude futures for May …

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• 6 March 2026 1:47 am

  OIL SURGE: Crude Flirts with Fresh High Above $80 as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Shakes Global Markets

  

  Global oil markets have been jolted by a sudden surge in prices as crude climbed sharply and flirted with a fresh high above the $80 per barrel level for the first time since mid-2024. The move comes amid rapidly escalating tensions in the Middle East that have raised fears of …

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• 6 March 2026 12:06 am

  Oil Shock Sends U.S. Stocks Sliding as Inflation Fears Roar Back

  

  Energy Spike Rattles Global MarketsU.S. stocks retreated sharply on Thursday as a dramatic surge in oil prices rattled investor confidence and revived fears that inflation could spiral out of control once again. The pullback came despite a positive start in Asian markets earlier in the day, highlighting the growing anxiety …

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