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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.
IBEX 35 Faces Oil Shock, Santander Woes, and Key Data
The IBEX 35 reopens under pressure from rising oil prices and banking sector jitters, with critical economic data on tap this week.
Swiss Market Index Breaks 14,000 as Earnings and Regulation Drive Focus
The Swiss Market Index surpassed the 14,000-point threshold to close February at a record high. Investor attention shifts to corporate earnings from Swiss Re and Holcim, alongside regulatory pressures on UBS.
OMXS30 Hits Record High as Nordic Markets Eye Key Data, U.S. Jobs
Sweden's benchmark OMXS30 index surged to a record close of 3,222.75, with Ericsson and AstraZeneca among the top gainers. Market focus now shifts to upcoming Swedish economic data and the influential U.S. jobs report.
Indian Markets Brace for Volatility Amid AI Fears, GDP Revision, and Shortened Week
Indian equities closed February with significant losses, led by a historic selloff in IT stocks due to AI earnings fears. A shortened trading week and revised GDP data add to market uncertainty.
ASX 200 Hits Record High Ahead of Critical GDP, Trade Data
The Australian share market reached a new closing peak of 9,198.6 points on Friday, buoyed by resource stocks. Attention now turns to a heavy week of economic releases that could influence interest rate expectations.
Brazilian Stocks Face GDP Test After Inflation Data Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
Brazil's benchmark stock index declined after a surprise inflation reading pressured expectations for aggressive interest rate cuts. Upcoming GDP figures and foreign capital flows will be critical for market direction.
TSX Eyes Oil Volatility as Hormuz Tensions Threaten March Momentum
Geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz have reignited oil price volatility, lifting energy and materials stocks while weighing on the broader TSX as financials and technology sectors retreated.
Saudi Market Braces for Geopolitical Turbulence, OPEC+ Decision
Saudi equities enter the week under pressure following military strikes on Iran, with oil prices surging and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The Tadawul All Share Index closed down 1.28%.
Shenzhen Market Braces for PBOC Yuan Move and Key Policy Signals
The Shenzhen Component Index edged down slightly while ChiNext fell over 1% as investors await PBOC policy shifts and key economic data. The central bank will remove a key forex reserve requirement to temper the yuan's rapid appreciation.