[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures open lower with Emini S&P and Emini Nasdaq 100 down around 1.5% each, while WTI crude futures surged above USD 100/bbl as the Iran war drags into a second week
The ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to weigh on market sentiment, evidenced by the decline in US equity futures, with both the Emini S&P and Nasdaq 100 down approximately 1.5%.
[MARKET UPDATE] Oil continued to surge with WTI futures briefly rising above USD 111/bbl before pulling back from highs to around the USD 106/bbl level
Bahrain says a drone attack injured citizens and damaged houses in Sitra
[MARKET UPDATE] US equity futures open lower with Emini S&P and Emini Nasdaq 100 down around 1.5% each, while WTI crude futures surged above USD 100/bbl as the Iran war drags into a second week
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they are ready to follow and obey new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Newsquawk Daily Asia-Pac Opening News - 9th March 2026
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Meanwhile, the surge in WTI crude prices above $100 per barrel highlights the supply risks stemming from geopolitical tensions, which could further bolster inflation concerns and affect broader market stability.
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