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Indian Equities Plunge as Oil Spike Sparks Currency, Banking Crisis
Indian stock benchmarks fell sharply Monday, entering correction territory as surging oil prices battered the rupee and triggered a selloff in banking and aviation stocks. The Reserve Bank intervened to support the currency.
FTSE 100 Plunges on Oil Price Surge and Geopolitical Tensions
London's FTSE 100 index opened sharply lower, dropping 1.75%, as a surge in crude oil prices above $119 per barrel rattled markets. The spike, driven by Middle East supply concerns, particularly punished airline and mining shares.
Global Markets Plunge as Oil Surge Sparks Inflation Fears
Global equity markets faced a severe selloff on March 9, 2026, driven by a sharp spike in oil prices above $115 per barrel and escalating Middle East tensions. Japan's Nikkei 225 plunged 7%, while India's Sensex crashed over 2,400 points.
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.