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03 March 2026 - Today's Market News - Oil Surge Triggers Market Shock: KOSPI Plunges 7.24%, Nikkei Slides 3.06%

Middle East escalation sent oil surging 2.57% while Asian markets plummeted — KOSPI down 7.24%, Nikkei off 3.06%. Safe-haven flows lifted the dollar 0.34% as geopolitical tensions triggered broad risk-off sentiment.

June 1, 2026 - Today’s Market News - KOSPI Surges 4.02% to 8,812.13, Gold Falls 1.06% to $4,544.65, and Brent Crude Rises 1.39% to $85.35

Markets opened June with traders tracking risk sentiment, policy signals, and global market direction. Today’s update highlights the key market moves, economic releases, and themes shaping trader sentiment.

February 27, 2026 — Today's Market News — Nvidia's 5.5% slide drags global tech lower from prior session levels

Investors turned defensive as Nvidia's 5.5% drop pressured AI-linked positioning. The Nasdaq slid 1.18% from 22,878 and the S&P 500 eased 0.54%, while gold edged up to $5,185.29/oz and the VIX rose to 17.95.

26 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Tech Powers U.S. Rally as Dollar Slips and Safe Havens Retreat

Technology momentum drove U.S. equities higher with the Nasdaq climbing 1.26% and the S&P 500 adding 56 points. Gold eased to $5,215.89/oz while the dollar drifted lower as risk appetite returned ahead of key U.S. inflation data.

25 February 2026 — Today's Market News — KOSPI Breaks the 6,000 Barrier in Historic Surge; Thomson Reuters Rockets 11%

Markets turned modestly risk-on as AI optimism lifted Asian equities, with the KOSPI hitting a record above 6,000. Silver rose 2.4%, gold gained 0.7%, Brent held near $71/bbl, and the VIX stayed contained at 19.55.

23 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Oil Falls to $70.95/bbl on Easing U.S.–Iran Tensions & IDFC Bank Drops 15%

Global markets were mixed as the Nasdaq rose 0.9% to 22,886, led by mega-cap tech gains. Gold added 1% on safe-haven demand, while Brent crude slipped 1% on easing U.S.–Iran tensions, and IDFC First Bank fell 15% on a fraud probe.

19 February 2026 — Today's Market News — KOSPI +3%, Palo Alto −6.8%: AI Boost vs. Profit Pressure

Risk sentiment improved as the KOSPI surged 3% on Nvidia's AI chip deal momentum and the Nasdaq added 0.78%. Palo Alto Networks fell 6.8% on guidance cuts tied to acquisition costs, while gold held flat ahead of U.S. PCE data.

16 February 2026 — Hang Seng Gains 132.87 Points as Global Markets Trade Steady Ahead of Lunar New Year Holidays

Markets stayed calm as Lunar New Year holidays thinned trading. The STOXX 600 slipped 0.13% on L'Oréal's near-5% drop, the Nasdaq fell 0.22%, and the Hang Seng rose 0.5%. Gold dropped 1.05% and silver fell ~3% as traders booked profits.

13 February 2026 — Today's Market News — Nearly 2% Rout: Nasdaq and Hang Seng Slide in Global Tech Selloff

Tech stocks tumbled nearly 2% with Nasdaq and Hang Seng leading losses after Cisco missed guidance. Gold and silver rallied as investors sought safety ahead of U.S. inflation data, while the VIX surged 18%.