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Geopolitical Shock, Oil Spike, and Jobs Data Set Tense Week for Markets
Markets enter March under pressure after a deadly strike on Iran's leader triggered a key oil chokepoint closure, sending Brent crude higher. The S&P 500 just logged its steepest monthly decline since March 2025.
Shanghai Markets Eye Two Sessions, PMI After Mixed Friday Close
Chinese equities closed mixed on Friday with the Shanghai Composite gaining 0.39% while the CSI 300 declined. Focus shifts to upcoming policy meetings and economic data releases.
JPX Surges 3.5% as Tokyo Inflation Cools, Traders Eye BOJ
Japan Exchange Group shares climbed 3.5% to 2,135.5 yen, nearing a 52-week high, as softer Tokyo inflation data prompted reassessment of Bank of Japan policy expectations. Traders are now focused on upcoming bond auctions and U.S. employment figures.
FTSE 100's Prudential Eyes 44% Growth; NSE IPO Plan Unveiled
Prudential stands out in the FTSE 100 with unanimous Buy ratings and a potential 44.1% share price rise. The National Stock Exchange of India will conduct an IPO via an Offer for Sale on a rival exchange.
Northrop Grumman in Focus as Markets Reopen After Iran-Israel Strikes
Northrop Grumman shares gained 1.9% on Friday ahead of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Markets reopen Monday with investors assessing geopolitical risk and defense sector implications.
KKR Shares Tumble Amid Private Credit Concerns, Investors Await CFO Remarks
KKR shares declined over 6% Friday following a dividend reduction and increased non-accruals at FS KKR Capital. The KBW Bank Index dropped 4.9% amid wider credit market anxieties.
SoFi Shares Tumble 7% Amid Inflation Jitters, Eyes on Fed and Jobs Data
SoFi Technologies shares dropped 7% to $17.76 Friday, pressured by hotter inflation data and shifting rate expectations. Traders now focus on upcoming U.S. jobs figures and the Federal Reserve's March policy meeting.
Morgan Stanley Plunges 6% as Inflation, Credit Fears Rattle Financials
Morgan Stanley shares tumbled 6.2% Friday, spearheading a decline in financial stocks amid persistent inflation worries and emerging credit anxieties. The broader market posted its worst monthly losses in a year.