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Crypto Updates: Bitcoin Appreciates by 1.87%
Top crypto gainers are Bitcoin (1.87%), Ether (1.77%) and Ripple (1.68%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Orange Juice Surges by 5.34%
Top commodity gainers are Orange Juice (5.34%), Cocoa (4.11%) and Oat (3.14%). Biggest losers are Rapeseed (-2.39%) and Wheat (-2.22%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Lithium Carbonate Rises by 2.42%
Top commodity gainers are Lithium Carbonate (2.42%), Silver (1.77%), Platinum (1.66%) and Gold (0.96%). Biggest loser is Steel Rebar (-0.64%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas EU Slumps by 19.52%
Top commodity losers are Natural Gas EU (-19.52%), Natural Gas UK (-19.31%), Germany Natural Gas THE (-15.87%), Crude Oil WTI (-7.58%) and Brent Crude Oil (-6.79%).
FX Updates: South Korean Won Depreciates by 0.82%
Top currency losers are South Korean Won (-0.82%), Norwegian Krone (-0.54%), Polish Zloty (-0.49%), Japanese Yen (-0.27%), Dollar Index (-0.24%), Euro (-0.23%) and British Pound (-0.15%). Gains are led by Brazilian Real (0.79%) and Australian Dollar (0.57%).
United States
US Crude Oil Inventories Unexpectedly Drop
US crude oil inventories fell by 1.7 million barrels in the week ended March 6th, 2026, paring a 17 million-barrel surge over the prior two week and contrary to an expected 1.4 million barrel build.
Brazil
Ibovespa Extends Recovery for 2nd Session
The Ibovespa index gained 1.4% to close at 183,447 on Tuesday, extending as domestic markets recovered amidst broader geopolitical volatility linked to the conflict in Iran. While initial morning sentiment was buoyed by hopes of an early de-escalation, investor caution persisted throughout the session due to reports of ongoing strikes and ambiguity regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Financial heavyweights supported the index performance with gains in major institutions like Itaú Unibanco and Banco do Brasil helping to offset downward pressure in the energy sector. Petrobras shares declined by 1.3% in response to a sharp correction in Brent and WTI crude prices following expectations for an increase in global oil supply. Domestic economic focus remained on the upcoming release of government fiscal forecasts as participants monitor the potential for spending adjustments in the 2026 budget.
Canada
TSX Closes Slightly Higher
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.2% to close at 33,271 on Tuesday as domestic markets attempted to stabilize following extreme volatility sparked by the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. While indices initially saw sharp swings driven by erratic oil pricing, the broader sentiment found support as investors digested comments from President Trump suggesting the conflict could be nearing a conclusion. Gold-mining shares surged to act as a primary hedge, with Agnico Eagle, Barrick Gold, and Wheaton Precious Metals each posting gains of around 1% that helped offset declines in the energy sector as crude benchmarks retreated from their recent peaks. Major financial institutions remained in focus as market participants analyzed corporate updates like the National Bank of Canada share repurchase amendment alongside incoming data for clues on the future monetary policy path.
United States
US Stocks Close Choppy Session Mostly Flat
The S&P 500 dropped 0.2%, while the Dow and the Nasdaq were mostly flat on Tuesday as investors balanced de-escalation optimism against reports of intensifying military strikes. While major indices initially staged a recovery on hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflict the market turned choppy after the White House clarified that no naval escorts had yet occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial relief from cooling oil prices was partially offset by a pivot back to cash while participants weighed signs that Iran may be deploying mines in the region. Technology shares provided a localized buffer as Micron jumped 3.5% and Intel added 2.6% following strong sales data from TSMC. Conversely defense contractors faced pressure with Lockheed Martin dropping 1.9% amid diplomatic signals. This volatility left the benchmarks lower as the market awaits inflation data later this week.
Crude Oil Pares Massive Losses
WTI crude oil futures tumbled toward $80 per barrel on Tuesday before paring losses to settle near $87 as market participants weighed optimistic diplomatic signals against intensifying military operations. While President Trump suggested that the conflict in the Middle East is very complete and running ahead of schedule, oil prices found a floor following a sharp rebuttal from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Iranian officials dismissed the American timeline as lies and warned they would continue to choke off regional exports until US and Israeli strikes cease. This renewed supply risk was amplified by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who described Tuesday as the most intense day of strikes to date with the Pentagon focusing on destroying Iran’s naval and industrial base. Although the G7 stands ready to release emergency reserves and the US Navy is prepared to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz the prospect of a prolonged confrontation remains a significant headwind.
Crypto Updates: Bitcoin Increases by 2.95%
Top crypto gainers are Bitcoin (2.95%), Ether (2.91%) and Ripple (2.66%).
Agricultural Commodities Updates: Orange Juice Rallies by 5.34%
Top commodity gainers are Orange Juice (5.34%), Cocoa (4.13%) and Cotton (1.17%). Biggest losers are Wheat (-2.57%) and Rapeseed (-2.38%).
Metals Commodities Updates: Lithium Carbonate Gains by 2.42%
Top commodity gainers are Lithium Carbonate (2.42%), Platinum (1.58%) and Gold (0.48%). Biggest loser is Steel Rebar (-0.64%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Natural Gas EU Tumbles by 19.49%
Top commodity losers are Natural Gas EU (-19.49%), Natural Gas UK (-19.31%), Germany Natural Gas THE (-15.87%), Brent Crude Oil (-11.57%) and Crude Oil WTI (-11.01%).
Senegal Inflation Rate Edges Up to 0.8%
Senegal's annual inflation rate rose to 0.8% in February 2026, up from 0.4% in January. The heavyweight food index rebounded, rising 0.2% after a 0.5% decline previously. Additional upward pressure came from restaurants and hotels (2.7% versus 2.1%), housing and utilities (0.7% versus 0.4%), health (1.5% versus 1.3%), clothing and footwear (0.8% versus 0.6%), and recreation, sports and culture (1.3% versus 1.0%). Meanwhile, prices slowed for transportation (0.2% versus 0.7%) and continued to fall for communication (-0.4% versus -0.7%). Core consumer prices, excluding energy and fresh produce, rose by 2.5%. On a monthly basis, consumer prices fell 0.2% in February, following a 1.3% decline in the previous month.
Germany
DAX Bounces Sharply
Frankfurt's DAX 40 closed about 2.4% firmer at 23,935 on Tuesday, recovering from three-month lows in the prior session, moving in line with other European peers. Investor sentiment improved on optimism over easing Middle East tensions following President Trump's comments, driving oil prices down and alleviating inflation worries. However, threats to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continued. All sectors saw gains, led by technology and financial stocks. Among the biggest gainers were shares of Siemens Energy (6.4%) and Infineon Technologies (6.1%). Banks and insurers also performed well, with Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank and Allianz gaining between 3.4% and 4.5%. Industrial giant Siemens advanced 5.4%. Volkswagen added 3.2%, after the company said it expects profitability to rebound this year following a challenging 2025. Meanwhile, shares of Lufthansa , which had recently suffered greatly due to concerns about high fuel prices, rose 4% in the MDax.
Italy
Italian Stocks Rebound on Tuesday
The FTSE MIB index closed 2.7% higher at 45,202 on Tuesday, rebounding from the three-month low yesterday as a sharp retreat in key energy prices soothed concerns of a fresh bout of inflation that may force the ECB to hike rates. Natural gas benchmarks dropped, easing costs for the feedstock of nearly half of Italy's power production and supporting BTP demand for a sharp reduction in their yields. Banks trimmed their plunges this month with UniCredit adding close to 6%, while BPM, BPER, and Mediobanca jumped 5%. In turn, STMicroelectronics tracked the strong session for chip stocks across the globe after TSMC reported strong sales, lifting their shares by 3.9%.
Russia
Russia Federal Budget Gap Widens in January-February
The Russian federal government posted a budget deficit of RUB 3.449 trillion in January-February 2026, or 1.5% of the GDP, up from RUB 2.701 trillion in the same period a year ago, according to preliminary estimates. Federal revenues slipped by 10.8% year-on-year to RUB 4.767 trillion while expenditures rose by 5.8% to RUB 8.216 trillion.
United Kingdom
FTSE 100 Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak
The FTSE 100 climbed 1.6% on Tuesday, ending a three-day losing streak as falling oil prices lifted investor sentiment. Crude retreated on expectations that the world’s largest economies could release strategic reserves if necessary, helping to offset supply risks linked to the conflict in Iran. Mining stocks led the gains, with precious metals producer Fresnillo surging more than 7.5% after six consecutive sessions of losses, while Endeavour Mining advanced over 3%. Copper producer Antofagasta also rose more than 6%, alongside Anglo American. Banking stocks posted solid gains as well, with HSBC Holdings, Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group rising between 2% and 5%. Rolls-Royce rebounded strongly, climbing over 5% after dropping more than 9% across the previous three sessions. Housebuilder Persimmon also gained more than 5% after reporting higher annual sales and profits. In contrast, shares of Shell and BP declined as falling oil and gas prices weighed on the sector.
Euro Area
European Stocks Rebound
European stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday, rebounding from the three-month lows from last session as prices for key energy commodities trimmed their recent surges and eased concerns of stagflation. The Eurozone's STOXX 50 gained 2.5% to 5,830 and the pan-European STOXX 600 rose 1.8% to 606. Banks and insurers surged with support from respite for government bonds in the Eurozone, with Santander, BBVA, UniCredit, and ING rising between 5.5% and 4%. The pullback in energy prices also supported power-hungry industrial giants, with Schneider and Siemens gaining 4% and 5%, respectively. Shares with exposure to AI software and infrastructure also gained after TSMC posted strong sales results for the first two months of the year, with ASML adding 4.6%, while Infineon gained 6% and Prosus surged 10%. Meanwhile, Volkswagen rose 3% following a guidance that would reflect a rebound for operations this year.
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