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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.
JSE Plunges 9% on Oil Spike and Global Risk Aversion
South African equities tumbled roughly 9.2% for the week, retreating from a record high as rising oil prices and global risk aversion triggered a sell-off. The rand weakened past 16.72/USD while bond yields surged.
Jakarta Market Plunges on Credit Downgrade, MSCI Warning
Indonesian equities extended their decline last week, with the benchmark index losing 7.85% in market value after Fitch Ratings revised the country's credit outlook to negative. Foreign investors pulled hundreds of millions of dollars amid heightened policy uncertainty.
Korean Markets Reel After Historic Plunge, Stabilization Fund Deployed
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index suffered its worst weekly loss in years, plummeting over 11% amid a historic single-day crash. The government has activated a $68 billion stabilization fund to stem the bleeding.
ASX 200 Plunges 3.8% Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Fears
Australian equities suffered a sharp 3.8% weekly decline, erasing approximately A$130 billion in market value. The sell-off was driven by escalating Middle East tensions and heightened expectations for RBA rate action.
Taiwan Market Plunges on Geopolitical Jitters, Foreign Exodus
Taiwan's stock market suffered a severe weekly decline, with the TAIEX dropping over 1,800 points as foreign capital fled and chip stocks like TSMC tumbled on Middle East conflict and inflation concerns.
FTSE 100 Plunges 5.7% in Worst Weekly Drop Since April 2025
The FTSE 100 tumbled 5.7% this week, its steepest fall since April 2025, driven by soaring oil prices and diminished expectations for a Bank of England rate cut. Energy stocks gained while airlines and miners sold off sharply.
Shanghai Rally Stalls as Geopolitics, Policy Shift Weigh on Markets
The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.9% this week, retreating from a decade peak as Middle East tensions and China's measured policy signals cooled investor sentiment. The CSI300 dropped 1.1%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng slumped 3.3%.
Indian Markets Plunge as Oil Spike Triggers Sharp Selloff
Indian equities suffered their steepest weekly decline in more than a year, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex both dropping 2.9%. The rupee breached 92 against the dollar, prompting a significant RBI intervention to stabilize the currency.