[MARKET UPDATE] After reports the US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached US navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, the Dollar saw downside, with the Yen gaining, while oil firmed and equities sold off

The shooting down of an Iranian drone by the US military signals heightened geopolitical tensions in the Arabian Sea, which can affect market sentiment significantly.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Feb 2026, 17:37 UTCOn the live feed at 17:17 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] After reports the US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached US navy aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, the Dollar saw downside, with the Yen gaining, while oil firmed and equities sold off

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This incident appears to have spurred a flight to safety, leading to a weaker Dollar and a stronger Yen, while the uptick in oil prices suggests concerns over potential supply disruptions. Overall, the equity sell-off reflects fears that these tensions could escalate further, impacting global stability and economic conditions.

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