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⚡️Cheniere, BP Rise on Demand and Asset Sale Sign up to read the full sector breakdown and other sector updates here: newsletter.marketreader.com/signup/ #MarketReader #SectorMinutes

🏦Affirm Falls on Private Credit Market Concerns Sign up to read the full sector breakdown and other sector updates here: newsletter.marketreader.com/signup/ #MarketReader #SectorMinutes

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⚡️Energy Stocks and Oil Surge on Middle East Escalation Sign up to read the full sector breakdown and other sector updates here: newsletter.marketreader.com/signup/ #MarketReader #SectorMinutes

Global equity markets decline amid escalating Middle East tensions, surging oil prices, and disappointing European economic indicators.Last Updated on: Mar. 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 AM ESTNoteworthy macro moves today: Oil (WTI) +6.8%. EUR/USD -0.7%. DAX 30 Index (Germany) -2.0%. Noteworthy US mega-cap moves today: Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) +3.9%. Broadcom Inc (AVGO) -3.1%. Tesla Inc (TSLA) -2.4%. Global equity indices are trading lower following significant geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly after U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran escalated over the weekend. This has led to a surge in oil prices, with WTI crude rising by approximately 6.8%, raising concerns about supply disruptions and inflationary pressures that could impact economic stability. In Europe, the DAX Index fell by around 2%, reflecting investor anxiety over potential economic fallout from these conflicts and a disappointing retail sales report from Germany that showed a decline of 0.9% in January, significantly missing expectations and indicating consumer caution amid rising interest rates. Additionally, the Eurozone Manufacturing PMI was confirmed at 50.8 for February, suggesting modest growth while also highlighting ongoing inflationary pressures as input costs surged.

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