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Iran strikes cripple Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, tightening LNG supply and lifting prices, stoking fears of cascading global economic and market risks.
Cuba crisis adds Caribbean shipping risk and the prospect of tightening energy logistics, potentially lifting prices and unsettling the already fragile market sentiment.
Economic data signals stagflation risks as inflation stays sticky and growth softens, while resilient labor markets complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
The dollar remains firm as safe-haven demand grew amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade and expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged.
Japanese Q4 GDP was revised sharply higher, pushing yen futures higher from support as Bank of Japan hike bets build.
Ceasefire hopes briefly lifted sentiment, but Iran’s rejection kept tensions high, sending oil higher and leaving equities volatile while the dollar held steady amid uncertainty.
The month-over-month (MoM) CPI rate was the largest monthly jump since 2022, with energy alone contributing 0.7 percentage points.
Stock futures rebound from oil shock as markets await February CPI data, which could influence Fed outlook and near-term market direction.
Oil rose over 2% despite Donald Trump delaying action against Iran, as persistent tensions, supply disruptions, and stranded vessels continue to fuel volatility and keep crude prices elevated.
Regional stocks rise modestly as easing inflation data and currency moves support gains, though oil shocks and geopolitical uncertainty continue to weigh.
South Korean stocks tumbled as Middle East tensions and rising oil triggered inflation fears, unwinding tech-driven rally before partial recovery.
Fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions, stalled Hormuz oil flows, and upcoming economic data could weigh on markets, pulling the S&P 500 futures lower after a strong rally driven by initial geopolitical optimism.