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HoSE Resumes After Settlement Snag; VN-Index Eyes Data, 1,900 Resistance
Markets Daniel Marsh

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.

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Egypt Launches EGX30 Futures Amid Market Sell-Off
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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.

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Mexican IPC Rises 5.6% in February, U.S. Jobs Data Looms
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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.

Polish Equities Eye Central Bank Decision Amid WIG20 Consolidation
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Polish Equities Eye Central Bank Decision Amid WIG20 Consolidation

Polish stocks enter a pivotal week with the National Bank of Poland's monetary policy meeting in focus. The WIG20 index closed Friday at 3,440.02, down 0.24%, as investors assess rate trajectory and fiscal risks.

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MOEX Gains on Oil Volatility, Traders Eye Key Data and OPEC+
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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.

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Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on ADX as OPEC+ Considers Output Hike
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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.

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Qatar Market Braces for Monday Reopen After Geopolitical Shock
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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.

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Geopolitical Strike Triggers Israeli Gas Shutdown, Markets Brace for Volatility
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Geopolitical Strike Triggers Israeli Gas Shutdown, Markets Brace for Volatility

Israel's Energy Ministry ordered a temporary shutdown of key natural gas facilities following joint military strikes on Iran. Investors await Monday's market open amid heightened geopolitical risk and an upcoming OPEC+ meeting.

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SET Index Eyes Volatile Week Amid Oil Shock, Dividend Moves
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SET Index Eyes Volatile Week Amid Oil Shock, Dividend Moves

The SET Index closed at 1,528.26, down 0.35%, as geopolitical tensions roil oil markets. A market holiday on March 3 and upcoming U.S. jobs data add to a volatile outlook.

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STI Nears 5,000 Milestone as Earnings Drive Gains
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STI Nears 5,000 Milestone as Earnings Drive Gains

The Straits Times Index advanced 0.6% to 4,995.07, just shy of the 5,000 level. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and AEM Holdings posted double-digit gains on strong earnings and guidance.

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KOSPI Faces Holiday Week Amid Record Foreign Outflows, Chip Export Boom
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KOSPI Faces Holiday Week Amid Record Foreign Outflows, Chip Export Boom

South Korean shares head into a holiday-shortened week with a mixed backdrop: February exports surged 29% led by semiconductors, but the KOSPI fell 1% Friday amid record foreign selling.

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Taiwan's Taiex Eyes U.S. Data After Holiday, AI Stocks in Focus
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Taiwan's Taiex Eyes U.S. Data After Holiday, AI Stocks in Focus

Taiwan's stock market reopens with the Taiex at elevated levels, driven by chip and AI stocks. Early-week sentiment hinges on key U.S. economic data.

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