Articles by Daniel Marsh
Dubai Markets Brace for Impact After Iran Strikes Disrupt Key Assets
Iranian retaliatory strikes damaged Dubai International Airport and landmarks, disrupting travel and rattling investor confidence ahead of market reopening. The DFM index closed down 1.8% Friday.
Markets Brace for Volatility as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Geopolitical tensions and oil supply fears weigh on markets as stocks closed February with significant monthly losses. All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz and upcoming U.S. economic data.
Turkish Stocks Face Inflation Test After Weekly Retreat
Turkish equities declined to close the week, with the BIST 100 index dropping 1.17% to 13,717.81. Market focus now shifts to critical inflation figures due Tuesday and the upcoming central bank policy decision.
HoSE Resumes After Settlement Snag; VN-Index Eyes Data, 1,900 Resistance
The Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange resumes normal operations after a settlement disruption linked to system maintenance. The VN-Index edged up to 1,880.33, with focus on upcoming economic indicators and the 1,900 resistance level.
Egypt Launches EGX30 Futures Amid Market Sell-Off
Egypt's stock exchange introduced futures trading on the EGX30 index on Sunday, marking its first listed derivatives product. The launch coincided with a sharp market decline, with the EGX30 falling 3.29% by mid-morning.
Mexican IPC Rises 5.6% in February, U.S. Jobs Data Looms
Mexico's benchmark IPC index closed February with a 5.6% monthly gain, its strongest since September. Investor attention now turns to key domestic data and the upcoming U.S. employment report.
MOEX Gains on Oil Volatility, Traders Eye Key Data and OPEC+
Moscow Exchange shares edged higher amid oil price swings driven by Middle East strikes. Investors await key trading volume figures and monitor upcoming OPEC+ negotiations and central bank policy.
Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on ADX as OPEC+ Considers Output Hike
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange declined 1.3% on Friday as regional tensions escalated following stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Investors are assessing geopolitical risks as OPEC+ considers an oil output increase.
Qatar Market Braces for Monday Reopen After Geopolitical Shock
Qatar's stock market remains closed Sunday for a bank holiday following a 1.91% Friday decline. Trading resumes Monday with investors weighing regional military strikes and Qatar Islamic Bank's new $750 million sukuk issuance.