Weekend 03.07 & 03.08
Day 8: Iran hits Gulf infrastructure as US, Israel strike Tehran fuel sites – investing
Iraq oil output plunges about 60% as Iran war blocks tankers, Bloomberg reports – investing
China Warns of Global Chip Shortages as Nexperia Dispute Escalates Again – Reuters
Cement, Drugs, And Oil – How The Iran Conflict Could Disrupt Global Supply Chains – Zerohedge
Bessent Says US May “Unsanction” More Russian Oil Amid Energy Crisis – Zerohedge
Friday 03.06
Business Live – guardian
US Private Credit Defaults Hit Record 9.2% in 2025, Fitch Says
Explainer-Why Is the UK at High Risk From Iran-Fuelled Energy Price Surge? – Reuters
BlackRock Fund Limits Withdrawals as Redemptions Rattle Private Credit – Reuters
Blue Owl Has $48 Million Exposure to Collapsed UK Property Lender, Bloomberg News Reports – Reuters
Analysis-US Airlines No Longer Hedge Fuel Costs. That Could Hurt Margins if Iran Conflict Lingers – Reuters
Vertiv, Lumentum, Coherent, EchoStar Set to Join S&P 500 – Reuters
Equities & Dollar hit on NFP miss, while oil ends a record-breaking week – Newsquawk US Market Wrap
US Stocks Close Down as Oil Spikes 12%, Job Market Weakens – Reuters
Dow falls 450 points, posts worst week in nearly a year as oil tops $90, jobs data disappoints – cnbc
Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983 – cnbc
US Pump Prices Surge as Iran War Upends Global Energy Supply – Reuters
Fed Faced With Hard Choice on Weak Jobs, High Inflation – Reuters
Fed’s Waller: Don’t Expect Current Oil Price Shock to Have Persistent Impact on Inflation – BBG TV – Reuters
Trump admin announces $20 billion reinsurance program for oil tankers during Iran war – cnbc
Goldman Sachs Warns Oil May Surge Above $100/bbl if Hormuz Flows Don’t Recover – Reuters
Global Equity Funds Post First Outflow in Eight Weeks on Middle East Conflict – Reuters
Emerging Market Equity Funds Slide as Iran Conflict Sparks Selloff – Reuters
US Equity Funds See Biggest Outflows in Eight Weeks on Geopolitical Worries – Reuters
Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern – cnbc
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Marvell Technology, BlackRock, United Airlines, CF Industries & more – cnbc
Europe Stocks Mark Biggest Weekly Drop in Almost a Year as Middle-East Conflict Persists – Reuters
10-year Treasury yield lower after weak jobs report, but decline in check as oil continues surge – cnbc
‘E-shaped’ economy is replacing a K-shaped one in 2026, economist says: The middle class is ‘spending in a nervous way’ now – cnbc
Kuwait Cuts Oil Output As Qatar Warns Hormuz Chokepoint Chaos Risks Global Shock – Zerohedge
Jobs Shock: US Lost 92K Payrolls In February, Far Below Lowest Estimate, As Unemployment Rate Rises – Zerohedge
US Payrolls for February Disappoint Wall Street – Reuters
U.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4% – cnbc
US Retail Sales Dropped In January As Weather, Weak Gas Prices Weigh – Zerohedge
Global Bond Markets Tumble on Inflation Fears – Reuters
Futures, Global Markets Tumble As Oil Soars Amid Fears Of Lenghty Energy Crisis – Zerohedge
Middle East escalation would push aluminium above $4,000/t – ing
Europe faces a ‘massive’ gas price shock from Iran war — and these three sectors will be hit hardest – cnbc
Americans Are Plundering Their 401(k) Savings In “Record” Numbers – Zerohedge
BofA’s Hartnett flags asset winners and losers from prolonged Iran war – INVESTING
Dutch TTF gas prices to rise 40-50% “to keep the EU lights on:” Bernstein – INVESTING
Cost of Living Crisis Continues As Job Market Wanes – Zerohedge
Maersk, a bellwether for global trade, suspends two key shipping services due to Iran war – cnbc
Lufthansa reports 2025 operating profit beat, 2026 outlook murky due to Middle East tension – Reuters
Why’d The US Temporarily Waive Sanctions On India’s Purchase Of Russian Oil? – Zerohedge
U.S. offers India a 30-day waiver for buying Russian oil as Iran war deepens energy supply worries – cnbc
European stocks open higher as oil prices oscillate – cnbc
Thursday 03.05
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Costco, Marvell Technology, Gap & more – cnbc
Dow tumbles nearly 800 points as surging oil prices raise fears about the economic toll of Iran conflict – cnbc
US Weighs Oil Futures Market Action to Combat Rising Energy Prices, WH Official Says – Reuters
U.S. crude oil tops $80 per barrel as escalating Iran war disrupts global fuel supplies – cnbc
Analysis-Down but Not Out: Emerging Markets Could Endure Middle East Shocks, Investors Say – Reuters
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Victoria’s Secret, United Airlines, Broadcom, Trade Desk, Okta & more – cnbc
Europe’s STOXX 600 Reverses Early Gains as Middle East Conflict Drags On – Reuters
European Shares Edge Higher After Asia Surge – Reuters
Global Economy Faces Inflation and Growth Test Amid Escalating Conflict in Iran – Goldman – Reuters
US Labor Market Holding Steady; Worker Productivity Still Strong in Q4 – Reuters
US Productivity Slows in Fourth Quarter – Reuters
Precious Metals Plunge As Poland Weighs Gold Sales To Fund Defense – Zerohedge
Exposure of Middle East Sovereigns to Hormuz Closure Varies – fitch
Iran war threatens $11.7 trillion global travel industry as passengers get caught in crossfire – cnbc
NATO members feel the heat from the Iran war, but the bar for the bloc to act is high – cnbc
Morgan Stanley Sees No More ECB Easing in 2026 as Mideast Crisis Lifts Inflation Risks – Reuters
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: BJ’s Wholesale, Broadcom, Trade Desk, StubHub & more – cnbc
How the war in Iran is impacting EM sovereigns – ing
In “Historic Day For Nuclear Industry”, Novel Technology Reactor Gets First Federal Permit In A Decade To Start Building – Zerohedge
Tanker Hit By “Large Explosion” In Waters Off Kuwait, Causing Oil Spill – Zerohedge
The Global Race To Unlock Nuclear Fusion – Zerohedge
European stocks trade higher but Iran war continues to dominate sentiment – cnbc
South Korea’s Kospi rebounds to clock its best day since 2008, soaring 10% – cnbc
China sets its lowest annual growth target on record at 4.5% to 5% as deflation and tariffs bite – cnbc
China’s Parliament Rolls Out Economic, Political Blue-Print; Here’s What You Need to Know – Reuters
China dials down growth ambitions with decades-low target. Here’s why – cnbc
China to boost defense spending by 7%, slowest pace since 2021 – cnbc
China Halts Diesel, Gasoline Exports As Paralyzed Hormuz Risks Energy Shock – Zerohedge
Wednesday 03.04
Business Live – guardian
Iran war live updates: Tehran keeps up strikes as Gulf states deny missile shortages – cnbc
Analysis-ECB Wary of Iran-War Inflation Spike After Missing Last ‘Transitory’ Surge – Reuters
Bitcoin’s bullish momentum accelerates but topping $78K remains a challenge – ct
Hormuz shutdown could force Iraq, Kuwait to curb oil output within days, JP Morgan says – Reuters
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Broadcom, Okta, StubHub & more – cnbc
Broadcom beats on earnings and guidance as AI revenue doubles – cnbc
Stocks rise and Dollar eases while focus remains on Middle East – Newsquawk US Market Wrap
Dow closes more than 200 points higher, S&P 500 rises as traders look past Iran war – cnbc
Fed Report Points to Positive Economic Outlook, Stable Employment – Reuters
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Coinbase, CoreWeave, KKR, Moderna, Brown-Forman & more – cnbc
Inflation Biggest Risk to Debt Markets Facing ‘Big Stress Test’, OECD Official Says – Reuters
Goldman says global equities face correction risks, but bear market unlikely – investing
For Some Small Businesses, a Tariff Refund Isn’t Worth the Pain of Pursuing It – Reuters
91-year-old Wall Street giant inches closer to first Bitcoin ETF – statestreet
BofA lists three top automaker picks for 2026 – investing
European Stocks Rebound From Selloff Driven by War Fears; Spain Shrugs off US Threats – Reuters
Rising Energy Costs May Hit All Sectors Eventually – Zerohedge
Services ISM Smashes Estimates, Prints At 56.1 Highest Since 2022, As Prices Paid Tumble – Zerohedge
US Services Sector Hits 3-1/2-Year High, Risks Loom From Middle East War – Reuters
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Moderna, Ross Stores, Box, Gitlab and more – cnbc
Futures Bounce, Oil Slides After Report Of Iran Backchannel Outreach – Zerohedge
ADP Private Payrolls Jump To 63K, Stronger Than Expected And Highest Since November – Zerohedge
Private companies added 63,000 jobs in February, January revised to just 11,000 additions, ADP says – cnbc
Barclays sees European stocks falling 10% if oil hits $100 – investing
Euro Zone Services Growth Edged up in February as Demand Improved, PMI Shows – Reuters
German Services Sector Growth Hits Four-Month High in February, PMI Shows – Reuters
Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation – cnbc
Germany’s Corporate Tax Collapse Signals Economic Crisis – Zerohedge
Bayer’s profit guidance falls short of expectations – Reuters
Sportswear giant Adidas drops 8% after profit guidance disappoints – cnbc
European markets open higher as traders track Middle East turmoil – cnbc
South Korea’s Kospi sinks over 12% to clock its worst day as Iran conflict fuels risk-off sentiment – cnbc
Karnage: Korea Kospi Suffers Biggest Crash In History – Is It A Buying Opportunity? – Zerohedge
China’s factory activity slumps more than expected in February as holiday disrupts production – cnbc
China Targets Ways to Boost Domestic Demand for Economic Growth – Reuters
Tuesday 03.03
Business Live – guardian
Iran war live updates: U.S. embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Trump promises response ‘soon – cnbc
Investors Brace for Energy Shock, Inflation Fears From Prolonged Iran Conflict – Reuters
Investors Make a Dash for Cash as Iran Crisis Upends Markets – Reuters
Middle East conflict weighs on sentiment with stocks, gold hit & dollar, crude bid – Newsquawk US Market Wrap
Wall Street Indexes End Lower as Middle East Conflict Fans Inflation Fears – Reuters
Dow closes down 400 points after falling as much as 1,200 points as Iran conflict volatility continues – cnbc
Trump Announces US To Cover Insurance For All Ships Traveling Through Gulf, Will Provide US Navy Escorts – Zerohedge
Trump Orders Oil Tanker Insurance Support, Says Navy Could Escort Ships in Gulf – Reuters
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MongoDB, Pinterest, NRG Energy, Kontoor Brands & more – cnbc
Blackstone Launching Public Vehicle for Data Center Acquisitions – Zerohedge
European Shares Drop to One-Month Low as Middle East Conflict Widens – Reuters
Luxury stocks slump as Middle East conflict risks one of the sector’s ‘few bright spots’ – cnbc
US B-2 Bombers Belatedly Authorized To Use British Bases To Hit Deep Inside Iran – Zerohedge
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Target, Best Buy, On Holding, MongoDB & more – cnbc
“From Orderly Selloff, To Panic”: Stocks, Bonds Plunge As Oil, Dollar Soar On Iran War – Zerohedge
Target says it’s on track to end its sales slump after another lackluster quarter – cnbc
Euro Zone Inflation Jumps, Faces Quick Hit From Surging Oil Price – Reuters
Oil supertanker rates hit all-time high as Iran pledges to close the Strait of Hormuz – cnbc
European markets set to slide at the open as geopolitical risks rise – cnbc
South Korea’s Kospi sees worst day in 19 months amid broader decline in Asia markets – cnbc
Monday 03.02
Business Live – guardian
Live updates: Saudi Aramco refinery hit; Iran security chief rejects U.S. talks – cnbc
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: MongoDB, Plug Power, Credo Technology & more – cnbc
Markets chop in the midst of the US/Iran conflict – Newsquawk US Market Wrap
Wall Street Ends Narrowly Mixed, Trading Volatile After Air Strikes on Iran – Reuters
S&P 500 closes flat, rebounding from lows as traders buy the dip after U.S.-Iran attacks – cnbc
Prediction market bets on Iran strikes stoke insider trading, ethics scrutiny – investing
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AeroVironment, Nvidia, AES, Coherent, Norwegian Cruise Line & more – cnbc
Nvidia to invest $4 billion into photonics companies Coherent and Lumentum – cnbc
European Stocks Suffer Biggest Drop in Months as Middle East Tensions Hit Banks, Travel – Reuters
10Y Yield Extends Rise After Surge In ISM Manufacturing Prices – Zerohedge
US Manufacturing Activity Steady, Factory Gate Inflation Surges – Reuters
Futures Tumble As Iran War Sends Oil, Gold And Dollar Sharply Higher – Zerohedge
Norwegian Cruise Warns Fuel‑cost Hit From Global Tensions Unclear; Sees Muted 2026 Profit – Reuters
Euro Zone Factory Growth Hit 44-Month High in February, PMI Shows – Reuters
German Manufacturers Showing Signs of Recovery, PMI Indicates – Reuters
European Gas Prices Soar 50% After Qatar Shuts World’s Largest LNG Export Plant – Zerohedge
European gas prices extend gains to 50% on QatarEnergy halt – investing
German Retail Sales Fall More Than Expected in January – Reuters
U.S. crude oil jumps more than 8%, topping $72 a barrel on fears of Iran supply disruption – cnbc
European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran – cnbc
Asia airline stocks drop while energy shares rise as Iran conflict escalates – cnbc
Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East – cnbc
Five things to watch in markets in the week ahead – investing
Key Events This Week: Payrolls, Retail Sales, ISM, Beige Book… And War In Iran – Zerohedge
Week Ahead: Middle East Tensions; China Policy Summit; U.S. Beige Book; ECB Minutes; U.K. Chancellor Spring Statement; U.S. Employment Report; Eurozone, Swidish, Swiss and SK CPIs – cb