Mar 02, 2026 • 5 min

Global markets after Iran strikes: oil surges, airlines sink, bonds defy safe-haven playbook

Asian markets started the day lower across the board, with major markets in the region in negative territory.

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Mar 02, 2026 • 2 min

European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week firmly in negative territory.

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Mar 02, 2026 • 1 min

FirstFT: Oil prices jump as Iran war intensifies

Also in today’s newsletter: UK property lender’s collapse and private credit shunned

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Mar 02, 2026 • 1 min

Who will back rate cuts on the FOMC?

If Kevin Warsh is dovish, here’s who will support him — and who will resist

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Mar 02, 2026 • 1 min

Starmer’s cost of living tsar calls for ‘interventions’ to help households

Iceland boss Richard Walker tells FT he will work with ‘sprint team’ in Downing Street to help lower bills

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Mar 02, 2026 • 1 min

Kyrgyzstan prepares to take EU to court over Russia sanctions

Central Asian country says it is ready to act if it is hit with secondary sanctions over alleged exports to Russia

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Mar 02, 2026 • 1 min

Africa should not pick sides in minerals race, says Zambia

Country’s president says continent’s resource-rich countries are in strong negotiating positions with investors

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Mar 02, 2026 • 6 min

Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next

The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side pledging escalation.

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Mar 02, 2026 • 2 min

Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%

Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.

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Mar 01, 2026 • 24 min

How to think about everything presumably wrong with stocks and what to do about it

So, what's the plan?

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Mar 01, 2026 • 4 min

Global week ahead: Operation Epic Fury means new risks for markets

Investors will grapple with how to trade the fallout of the U.S. and Israel's joint action in Iran.

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Mar 01, 2026 • 4 min

U.S. crude oil set to top $70 a barrel when trading begins on fears of Iran supply disruption

It is unclear who is governing Iran, the fourth-largest oil producer in OPEC, after U.S.-Israel strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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