[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin lower as global risk sentiment continues to be weighed down by the Middle East conflict, while participants also await the looming NFP report

The decline in Asia-Pacific stocks reflects the prevailing risk-off sentiment fueled by the ongoing Middle East conflict, which could cause fluctuations in safe-haven assets like gold and the yen.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Mar 2026, 00:27 UTCOn the live feed at 00:07 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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PBoC is expected to set USD/CNY mid-point at 6.8998 (prev. 7.9007)

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UAE is mulling freezing Iranian assets to punish Tehran for attacks, according to WSJ

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac stocks begin lower as global risk sentiment continues to be weighed down by the Middle East conflict, while participants also await the looming NFP report

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Australia sells AUD 800mln 1.50% June 2031 bonds, b/c 4.03, avg. yield 4.4887%

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US has issued a temporary 30-day waiver to allow sale of Russian oil currently stranded at sea to India, according to a report citing two officials

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Additionally, the anticipation of the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report is likely contributing to caution among investors as they seek clarity on U.S. economic health, suggesting a bearish outlook in the short term for equities.

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