Articles by Daniel Marsh
Microsoft's $409 Level in Focus as AI Demand Meets Inflation Test
Microsoft shares closed at $408.96, down slightly amid a broader tech sell-off. Investors are balancing positive AI demand indicators from partners like Broadcom against looming inflation data and macroeconomic concerns.
Vietnam's VN-Index Plunges 6% Amid Global Risk Aversion
Vietnam's benchmark stock index fell sharply, losing nearly 6% to close at 1,767.84 for the week ending March 6, driven by foreign outflows and global market turmoil.
Argentina's Merval Climbs on Oil Surge, Inflation Data Looms
Argentina's benchmark stock index posted a Friday rebound led by energy shares, yet closed the week lower amid bond market stress and heightened inflation forecasts.
Turkish Stocks Tumble on Lira Weakness and Surging Oil Prices
Turkish equities faced significant pressure last week, with the BIST 100 index declining over 2% on Friday. The selloff was driven by a record-weak lira and a sharp rise in oil prices, complicating the central bank's inflation fight.
Egyptian Stocks Post Steepest Weekly Drop Since June Amid Regional Tensions
Egypt's benchmark EGX30 index declined 3.5% over the past week, marking its most significant weekly loss since June. The drop occurred despite a late-week recovery driven by Commercial International Bank, as regional tensions and foreign investor outflows weighed on sentiment.
Mexico's IPC Plunges 5.7% as Oil Spike and US Jobs Data Rattle Markets
Mexico's benchmark stock index tumbled 5.73% last week, closing at 67,312.78 points. The sell-off was driven by a spike in oil prices, soft U.S. employment figures, and a weakening peso, with mining and industrial stocks among the hardest hit.
MOEX Rises 2% on Oil Surge; Hormuz Disruption Fuels Energy Rally
Russian equities advanced last week, with the MOEX Index climbing 2% as a 27% spike in Brent crude prices, driven by Middle East supply disruptions, propelled energy and shipping stocks higher.
UAE Markets Tumble After Security Disruption Forces Rare Trading Halt
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange closed the week down more than 5% following a rare two-day market suspension due to regional security incidents. Key stocks like Aldar Properties and Emirates Telecommunications Group faced heavy selling pressure.
TA-35 Gains Amid Regional Conflict, Defying Global Risk-Off Sentiment
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's benchmark TA-35 index advanced 5.5% for the week ending March 7, 2026, powered by rallies in energy and defense shares despite escalating regional conflict and oil market turbulence.
Malaysian Stocks Defy Regional Slump as Energy Surge Lifts KLCI
The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI closed the week at 1,718.06, gaining 1.45 points, as a major rally in Petronas Chemicals Group offset broader market weakness and regional declines.
Dubai Stocks Plunge 9% Amid Regional Tensions, Trading Halts
Dubai's main stock index tumbled roughly 9% last week following a two-day trading suspension, with regulators imposing a 5% daily price limit to curb volatility. Foreign investors were net sellers as regional tensions rattled markets.
Italian Stocks Plunge as Oil Spike Sparks Stagflation Fears
Italy's benchmark FTSE MIB index fell sharply last week, dragged down by banks and a steep decline in payments firm Nexi. Defense contractor Leonardo bucked the trend following a major contract win.