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March 4, 2026Connected

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Central Banks

Central BanksBullish

BoE Expected to Hold Rates Until 2026 Amid Energy Price Shock

Key Facts

•Rabobank expects Bank of England interest rates to remain on hold through 2026.
•The recent surge in oil and natural gas prices has derailed expectations for near-term rate cuts.

Impact:

7/10

GBP/USD EUR/GBP GBP/JPY

5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

XRP Hits $1 Milestone as Trump Pushes for Pro-Crypto Legislative Reforms

Key Facts

•XRP price reached the $1 level on March 4, 2026.
•President Trump is pushing for pro-crypto legislation and reforms.
•The CEO of Ripple welcomed the political moves aimed at regulating the sector.

Impact:

7/10

XRP/USD XRP

5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBearish

Turning Point Brands Shares Plunge 21% on Weak Guidance Despite Q4 Growth

Key Facts

•Turning Point Brands stock plummeted 21% following the release of its Q4 results.
•The company's growth narrative is currently driven entirely by nicotine pouches (Fre and Alp brands).
•The company guided for a slowdown in growth and faces margin pressure due to heavy marketing investments.

Impact:

7/10

TPB

5 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

VIX Spikes as Markets React to Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Key Facts

•Wall Street’s volatility index (VIX), known as the 'fear gauge,' rose as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
•The S&P 500 and other major U.S. equity indexes touched their lowest levels of the year before an afternoon rebound.
•Equities managed to recoup much of their earlier losses during Tuesday's trading session.

Impact:

7/10

VIX SPY DIA QQQ

5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Oil Prices Retreat as US Plans Tanker Insurance in Gulf; Bessent Warns Spain

Key Facts

•U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the U.S. will make a series of announcements to support oil trade in the Gulf region.

Impact:

7/10

WTI Brent XLE USO

5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Trump Explores Options to Control Gas Prices Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Key Facts

•The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated beyond last weekend’s air strikes.
•President Trump still maintains policy options to keep oil and gas prices in check despite military tensions.
•U.S. motorists are on high alert for potential changes in gasoline prices at the pump.

Impact:

7/10

WTI Crude Oil Brent Crude Oil RBOB Gasoline

5 months ago

Forex

ForexBearish

Indian Rupee Slumps to Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Rising Oil Prices

Key Facts

•The Indian Rupee reached a new all-time low against the US Dollar.
•Rising oil prices are pressuring the Indian currency due to the country's heavy reliance on imports.
•Global risk aversion is driving investors toward the US Dollar as a safe haven.

Impact:

7/10

USD/INR NIFTY 50 Crude Oil

5 months ago

March 4, 2026Connected

237 storiesLast updated: 1:49:28 PMPage 4 of 4

Central Banks

Central BanksBullish

BoE Expected to Hold Rates Until 2026 Amid Energy Price Shock

Key Facts

•Rabobank expects Bank of England interest rates to remain on hold through 2026.
•The recent surge in oil and natural gas prices has derailed expectations for near-term rate cuts.

Impact:

7/10

GBP/USD EUR/GBP GBP/JPY

5 months ago

Crypto

CryptoBullish

XRP Hits $1 Milestone as Trump Pushes for Pro-Crypto Legislative Reforms

Key Facts

•XRP price reached the $1 level on March 4, 2026.
•President Trump is pushing for pro-crypto legislation and reforms.
•The CEO of Ripple welcomed the political moves aimed at regulating the sector.

Impact:

7/10

XRP/USD XRP

5 months ago

Stocks

StocksBearish

Turning Point Brands Shares Plunge 21% on Weak Guidance Despite Q4 Growth

Key Facts

•Turning Point Brands stock plummeted 21% following the release of its Q4 results.
•The company's growth narrative is currently driven entirely by nicotine pouches (Fre and Alp brands).
•The company guided for a slowdown in growth and faces margin pressure due to heavy marketing investments.

Impact:

7/10

TPB

5 months ago

Geopolitics

GeopoliticsBearishUpdated

VIX Spikes as Markets React to Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Key Facts

•Wall Street’s volatility index (VIX), known as the 'fear gauge,' rose as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated.
•The S&P 500 and other major U.S. equity indexes touched their lowest levels of the year before an afternoon rebound.
•Equities managed to recoup much of their earlier losses during Tuesday's trading session.

Impact:

7/10

VIX SPY DIA QQQ

5 months ago

Commodities

CommoditiesBullishUpdated×2

Oil Prices Retreat as US Plans Tanker Insurance in Gulf; Bessent Warns Spain

Key Facts

•U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that the U.S. will make a series of announcements to support oil trade in the Gulf region.

Impact:

7/10

WTI Brent XLE USO

5 months ago

Macro Economy

Macro EconomyMixed

Trump Explores Options to Control Gas Prices Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Key Facts

•The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated beyond last weekend’s air strikes.
•President Trump still maintains policy options to keep oil and gas prices in check despite military tensions.
•U.S. motorists are on high alert for potential changes in gasoline prices at the pump.

Impact:

7/10

WTI Crude Oil Brent Crude Oil RBOB Gasoline

5 months ago

Forex

ForexBearish

Indian Rupee Slumps to Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Rising Oil Prices

Key Facts

•The Indian Rupee reached a new all-time low against the US Dollar.
•Rising oil prices are pressuring the Indian currency due to the country's heavy reliance on imports.
•Global risk aversion is driving investors toward the US Dollar as a safe haven.

Impact:

7/10

USD/INR NIFTY 50 Crude Oil

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Major Governments Accumulate Bitcoin as Digital Asset Gains State-Level Legitimacy

Key Facts

•The US, China, UK, and Ukraine are emerging as some of the largest BTC holders globally.
•Governments are increasingly adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD IBIT FBTC BTC

5 months ago

CryptoBullishUpdated×2

TD Cowen Tempers Crypto Optimism as Geopolitical Tensions Overshadow Trump’s Support

Key Facts

•Donald Trump criticized banking groups for undermining the GENIUS Act crypto bill.
•Trump urged banks to “make a good deal” with the crypto industry, calling the undermining of the legislation “unacceptable.”

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD ETH/USD COIN RIOT XRP

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

FedEx Integrates Hedera (HBAR) to Modernize Global Trade Infrastructure

Key Facts

•FedEx is charting a roadmap for using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to anchor the next era of global trade.
•The company described the shift as a 'once-in-a-civilization' change in how international trade is managed.

Impact:

7/10

HBAR FDX

5 months ago

CryptoMixedUpdated

South Korea Government and Ruling Party Agree on 20% Crypto Exchange Ownership Cap

Key Facts

•South Korean authorities are planning to impose a 20% ownership cap on cryptocurrency exchanges.
•The measure would force most major exchanges in the country to undergo significant ownership restructuring.

Impact:

7/10

BTC ETH

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Ethereum Reclaims Key Levels as Harvard Leads Institutional Rotation into ETH

Key Facts

•Ethereum price is testing key resistance levels at $2,100, showing bullish resilience.
•Reports indicate Harvard is rotating its portfolio in favor of Ethereum.

Impact:

7/10

ETH/USD ETH/BTC ETHE ETH

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Bitcoin Nears $70,200 Resistance as Whale Selling Pressure Eases

Key Facts

•Bitcoin price is approaching a key technical resistance level at $70,200.
•Selling pressure from large-scale holders (whales) is easing as price nears this zone.
•Institutional delta is shifting toward neutral, indicating a stabilization in sentiment among major traders.

Impact:

7/10

BTC/USD BTC

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Ripple-Backed Hidden Road Joins DTCC Directory, Boosting TradFi Integration

Key Facts

•Hidden Road, an institutional brokerage platform backed by Ripple, was listed in the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) directory under the DTCC.
•The move is seen as part of Ripple's strategy to expand into traditional finance (TradFi).

Impact:

7/10

XRP

5 months ago

CryptoBullish

Sui Network Launches USDsui Stablecoin Backed by Treasury Yields and Institutional Partners

Key Facts

•Sui introduced USDsui, a stablecoin that reinvests Treasury bond yields back into its own network.
•The infrastructure is backed by Bridge (owned by Stripe) and managed by Galaxy Digital's asset division.
•The model aims to create a compounding effect through SUI token buybacks and liquidity injection into protocols.

Impact:

7/10

SUI

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Ondas Secures $20M Initial Order for National Border Protection Program

Key Facts

•Ondas subsidiary Airobotics received a $20 million initial purchase order for an autonomous border protection system.
•The order is part of a strategic national government tender to develop and deploy an AI-driven architecture utilizing thousands of drones.
•The contract represents a milestone in Ondas' evolution as a national defense prime contractor.

Impact:

7/10

ONDS

5 months ago

StocksBullish

NUBURU and Tekne Partner with Ukraine's BERYL for €120M Defense Platform

Key Facts

•NUBURU (BURU) and Tekne executed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ukrainian Engineering Bureau 'BERYL'.
•The structured framework targets an annual program scale of €80–120 million.
•The platform is anchored by operational GRAELION units and focuses on directed-energy and electronic warfare technologies.

Impact:

7/10

BURU

5 months ago

StocksBullish

e.l.f. Beauty Outlook Brightens on rhode Growth and Significant Tariff Reductions

Key Facts

•The rhode acquisition delivered +38% YoY sales growth with phenomenal profit margins.
•Tariff rates dropped from a prior 45% to the current 10%, supporting profit margins.
•The company raised its FY2026 guidance and set a price target of $117.40.

Impact:

7/10

ELF

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×2

CoreWeave Market Value Plunges $13 Billion as Shares Drop 26% in Five Days

Key Facts

•CoreWeave has a $66 billion backlog, with nearly all 2026 capacity already allocated under take-or-pay agreements.
•The company guides for a $17-19 billion exit run-rate in 2026 and over $30 billion in 2027.
•The company plans heavy capital expenditure of $20-25 billion in 2026 to support infrastructure expansion.

Impact:

7/10

CRWV NVDA SMCI

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Nvidia's Mellanox Acquisition Becomes Key Growth Driver in Networking Sector

Key Facts

•Nvidia's $7 billion acquisition of Mellanox has become a major driver for networking sales growth.
•Networking sales are now considered a secret weapon for Nvidia to strengthen its position in data centers.

Impact:

7/10

NVDA SOXX QQQ

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Apple Leverages Supply Chain Dominance to Gain Market Share Amid Chip Shortage

Key Facts

•Apple is leveraging its supply-chain dominance to maintain low prices for its entry-level iPhones and laptops.
•The company aims to capture market share from rivals who may be forced to raise prices due to the memory-chip shortage.

Impact:

7/10

AAPL

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Marvell Technology Eyes AI Growth Ahead of Quarterly Earnings Report

Key Facts

•Wall Street expects strong demand for Marvell's custom AI chips.
•The optical networking segment is expected to show strong performance in the earnings report.

Impact:

7/10

MRVL SOXX SMH

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Faces Class Action Lawsuit After 24% Stock Plunge

Key Facts

•Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO) shares declined 24% after an FDA review classification revealed an alleged regulatory setback.
•Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announced a securities class action lawsuit alleging misrepresentations about regulatory pathway eligibility.
•Investors have until April 7, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in the pending lawsuit.

Impact:

7/10

INO

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Firefly Neuroscience Shares Surge on AI-Driven Brain Modeling Breakthrough

Key Facts

•Firefly Neuroscience (AIFF) shares rose significantly on Wednesday.
•The rally is driven by the company's continued development of its foundation model of the human brain.

Impact:

7/10

AIFF

5 months ago

StocksBullish

ASM International Beats Estimates as China Demand Rebounds

Key Facts

•ASM International reported net profit that exceeded market expectations.
•Results were supported by strengthened demand and a rebound in orders from China.

Impact:

7/10

ASM.AS ASMI SOXX

5 months ago

StocksBullish

BE Semiconductor (BESI) Orders Surge 43% on AI Demand and Hybrid Bonding Success

Key Facts

•Q4 revenue rose 25.4% sequentially to EUR 166.4M.
•Orders surged 43.3% to EUR 250.4M, confirming robust underlying demand.
•Hybrid bonding adoption expanded to 18 customers and over 150 systems.

Impact:

7/10

BESI.AS BESIY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Nasdaq Surges Over 1% as Strong ISM Services PMI Boosts Market Sentiment

Key Facts

•The Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1% during midday trading on Wednesday.
•The ISM Services PMI data came in higher than market expectations.

Impact:

7/10

Nasdaq Composite QQQ SPY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Micron Technology AI Memory Capacity Sold Out Through 2026

Key Facts

•Micron's AI memory capacity is already sold out through 2026.
•The recent stock pullback is viewed as an investment opportunity given the company's position in the AI revolution.

Impact:

7/10

MU SOXX SMH

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated×3

Dassault Aviation Releases Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Following Strong Annual Results

Key Facts

•Adjusted net sales increased to EUR 7,420 million in 2025 compared to EUR 6,230 million in 2024.
•The order backlog reached a high of EUR 46,596 million as of December 31, 2025.
•The company delivered 26 Rafale aircraft and 37 Falcon jets during the year.

Impact:

7/10

AM.PA

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Tidewater Reports Strong Q4 Results and $500M Strategic Acquisition to Expand Fleet

Key Facts

•Tidewater reported strong Q4 2025 results with record cash generation and high fleet utilization.
•The company announced the acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore and Atlantic Offshore Services for $500 million.
•The acquisition is expected to expand the company's presence in Brazil and be immediately accretive to earnings per share.

Impact:

7/10

TDW

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Target Shares Surge 7% on $2 Billion Investment Plan and Aggressive Expansion Strategy

Key Facts

•Target stock jumped 6.7% after unveiling a $2B fiscal 2026 investment plan.
•The company aims to expand by 300 stores as part of its long-term strategy.
•The new strategy includes a tech-driven approach to fuel future growth.

Impact:

7/10

TGT XRT SPY

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Dassault Warns FCAS Fighter Project at Risk Amid Airbus Cooperation Dispute

Key Facts

•Dassault CEO stated the FCAS project would be 'dead' if Airbus refuses to cooperate.
•There are ongoing tensions between the two companies regarding project leadership and workshare.

Impact:

7/10

AM.PA AIR.PA

5 months ago

StocksBearish

Theravance Biopharma Shares Plunge 26% After Failed Phase III Clinical Trial

Key Facts

•Theravance Biopharma (TBPH) stock fell 26% following Phase III study results.
•The Phase III CYPRESS study of ampreloxetine missed its key endpoints.
•The company has decided to halt the ampreloxetine program following the trial failure.

Impact:

7/10

TBPH

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Nofar Energy Acquires 45.9% Stake in Ellomay Capital from Principal Shareholders

Key Facts

•Ellomay Capital's principal shareholders sold their entire 45.9% stake to O.Y. Nofar Energy Ltd.
•The selling shareholders include S. Nechama Investments, Kanir Joint Investments, and Ms. Anat Raphael.
•Nofar Energy is a public company listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: NOFR).

Impact:

7/10

ELLO NOFR

5 months ago

StocksBearish

US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Airline ETFs as Thousands of Flights Face Disruptions

Key Facts

•US-Iran strikes have disrupted 21,300 flights.
•Airline ETFs, such as JETS, are under intense scrutiny due to the disruptions.
•Geopolitical tensions have rattled global carrier shares.

Impact:

7/10

JETS DAL UAL AAL

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Brown-Forman Sales Rise for First Time in Two Years, Beating Estimates

Key Facts

•Brown-Forman's quarterly sales rose for the first time in more than two years.
•The results beat Wall Street expectations, which had anticipated another decline in sales.
•The company's stock surged following the release of the earnings report.

Impact:

7/10

BF.B BF.A

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Bayer Gains Initial Approval for $7.25 Billion Roundup Settlement

Key Facts

•A Missouri state judge gave initial approval to a proposed $7.25 billion settlement to resolve thousands of lawsuits against Bayer.
•The lawsuits involve claims that the Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

Impact:

7/10

BAYN.DE BAYRY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Voss Capital Urges PAR Technology to Explore Strategic Alternatives to Boost Value

Key Facts

•Voss Capital owns approximately 13.2% of PAR Technology's outstanding common stock.
•Voss Capital issued an open letter urging the Board to immediately explore strategic alternatives.
•Voss Capital believes the company's platform would be highly attractive to private equity and strategic acquirers.

Impact:

7/10

PAR

5 months ago

StocksBullishUpdated

Moderna Settles Patent Dispute for $2.25 Billion; Shares Jump 10%

Key Facts

•Moderna's stock surged by more than 10% following a deal to resolve a patent dispute.
•The settlement provides legal certainty for Moderna’s vaccine portfolio and clears the path for its future pipeline.

Impact:

7/10

MRNA IBB SPY

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Ziff Davis Shares Surge on Strategic $1.2 Billion Value-Unlocking Deal

Key Facts

•Ziff Davis announced a strategic $1.2 billion deal aimed at unlocking the latent value within its assets.
•The company's shares (NASDAQ: ZD) experienced a powerful rally after months of trading in a sideways pattern.

Impact:

7/10

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Can-Fite BioPharma Reports Positive Phase 2a Results for Pancreatic Cancer Drug Namodenoson

Key Facts

•Can-Fite BioPharma announced that Namodenoson successfully met the primary endpoint in a Phase 2a study for advanced pancreatic cancer.
•The study involved patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) who had progressed following prior systemic therapies.
•The company's shares are traded on the NYSE American and TASE under the ticker CANF.

Impact:

7/10

CANF

5 months ago

StocksBullish

Nokia Secures Massive $151 Billion U.S. Missile Defense Contract

Key Facts

•Nokia Federal Solutions was awarded the SHIELD IDIQ contract by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
•The contract has a total ceiling value of $151 billion.
•The contract aims to provide rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter.

Impact:

7/10

NOK NOKIA.HE

5 months ago

GeopoliticsMixed

Geopolitical Tensions Spark Market Volatility as Historical Data Offers Reassurance

Key Facts

•The stock market experienced sharp volatility on Tuesday due to Iran-related tensions.
•Historical data suggests that volatility stemming from geopolitical conflicts does not necessarily indicate a prolonged market crash.

Impact:

7/10

SPY QQQ DIA XAU/USD Crude Oil

5 months ago

GeopoliticsMixed

Trump Warns of $200 Billion Iran War Cost and Questions Regime Change Outcomes

Key Facts

•Trump admits the war in Iran could cost $200 billion.
•Concerns that regime change might simply swap one bad leader for another.
•The military campaign is under fire for lacking a clear endgame.

Impact:

7/10

Crude Oil XAU/USD DXY

5 months ago

GeopoliticsMixed

Mark Carney Comments on US Strikes Against Iran, Citing Legal Concerns Despite Support

Key Facts

•Mark Carney stated that President Trump did not tip him off before striking Iran.
•Carney expressed support for the war but "with some regret."
•Carney noted that the actions appear prima-facie inconsistent with international law.

Impact:

7/10

Crude Oil XAU/USD USD/CAD SPY

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Canada and India Ink $2.6 Billion Uranium Deal to Diversify Trade Beyond US

Key Facts

•Canada and India signed a landmark $2.6B uranium deal for supply from Saskatchewan-based producer Cameco.
•Canada aims to double non-US exports over the next decade in response to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
•Canadian PM Mark Carney met with Indian PM Narendra Modi in Delhi to deepen trade and diplomatic ties.

Impact:

7/10

TSX:CCO NYSE:CCJ URA

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Indian Refiner MRPL Declares Force Majeure on Gasoline Exports Amid Supply Disruptions

Key Facts

•Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) declared force majeure on planned gasoline export cargoes for March and April.
•The cause is the Middle East war halting crude supply out of the Gulf.
•The refinery exports about 40% of all fuel produced at the 500,000 bpd capacity site.

Impact:

7/10

Gasoline Brent Crude WTI Crude

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

China Accelerates Strategy to Transform Hong Kong into Global Gold Trading Hub

Key Facts

•China is ramping up efforts to establish Hong Kong as a major gold hub.
•The moves involve public and private miners and the creation of new market infrastructure.

Impact:

7/10

XAU/USD HKEX GC

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Chevron Secures Major Oil Deals in Iraq Amid Russian Exit

Key Facts

•U.S. oil giant Chevron signed two sets of major oil deals in Iraq.
•The deals follow the forced withdrawal of Russian firms from key energy projects in Iraq.
•U.S. Treasury sources view this as a strategic turning point for Western resurgence against Russian and Chinese interests.

Impact:

7/10

CVX Brent Crude WTI Crude

5 months ago

CommoditiesBearish

Oil Rally Pauses as Trump’s Shipping Escort Pledge Eases Supply Fears

Key Facts

•Brent crude jumped 11% in two days before the rally cooled down.
•Trump's escort pledge cooled the market rally by easing supply disruption fears.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI Crude

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Saudi Arabia Thwarts Attempted Attack on Ras Tanura, the Kingdom's Largest Oil Refinery

Key Facts

•Saudi Arabia reported an attempted attack targeting the Ras Tanura refinery, the country's largest oil refining facility.

Impact:

7/10

Brent Crude WTI Crude USO TASI

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

Klotho Neurosciences Acquires Greenland Mines in $68 Billion Strategic Pivot

Key Facts

•Klotho Neurosciences (Nasdaq: KLTO) acquired Greenland Mines Corp. (GMC), securing control over the Skaergaard Project.
•The deposit is valued at an estimated $68 billion, containing palladium, gold, platinum, and critical minerals.
•The company plans to rebrand itself as 'Greenland Mines'.

Impact:

7/10

KLTO XPD/USD XAU/USD XPT/USD

5 months ago

CommoditiesBullish

US and Japan Eye Nuclear Project in Landmark $550 Billion Investment Deal

Key Facts

•The U.S. and Japan are considering including a nuclear power project involving Westinghouse in a massive Japanese investment package.
•Japan has pledged to invest $550 billion in the United States under a bilateral trade agreement.
•The agreement includes a commitment from Japan to purchase $8 billion worth of American products annually.

Impact:

7/10

XLI XLE USD/JPY URA CCJ

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBullish

US Services and ADP Employment Data Boost Market Sentiment and Ease Volatility

Key Facts

•The ISM Services print came in at a 'Goldilocks' level, pushing major indices into green territory.
•ADP Employment data was described as 'healthy', helping to dampen market volatility.

Impact:

7/10

SPY QQQ DIA USD

5 months ago

Macro EconomyMixed

Investors Pivot to International Markets Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions in 2026

Key Facts

•Investors are avoiding U.S. markets in early 2026, seeking opportunities in international equities instead.
•The escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran is the primary driver of market fears.
•International stocks are viewed as a compelling alternative for investors despite geopolitical tensions.

Impact:

7/10

SPY EFA EEM XAU/USD

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBullish

U.S. Services Sector Growth Accelerates in February as ISM Index Hits 56.1

Key Facts

•The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) services PMI rose to 56.1 in February from 53.8 in the previous month.
•All four subindexes remained in expansion territory for the third consecutive month.

Impact:

7/10

USD/JPY EUR/USD SPY US10Y

5 months ago

Macro EconomyBullish

Australian Economy Beats Expectations with 0.8% GDP Growth in Q4 2025

Key Facts

•Australian GDP rose 0.8% QoQ in the fourth quarter of 2025.
•The data exceeded market expectations of a 0.6% expansion.
•The economy showed acceleration compared to the 0.4% growth recorded in the third quarter.

Impact:

7/10

AUD/USD AUD/JPY ASX 200 AUD/NZD

5 months ago