U.S. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6 in February, beating forecasts of 51.2, signaling expansion.
US oil shares surged premarket as Iran moved to close Hormuz; WTI jumped over 7%.
Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.0 in February from 50.4, signaling expansion in activity.
LME aluminium hit one-month high on Middle East tension; premiums, freight and Hormuz disruption risks watched closely.
USD/JPY nears 157.50 as Dollar gains on risk aversion; BoJ tightening cautious, US data loom.
Rabobank says Iran strikes fit Trumpist strategy: control energy and materials critical to China, securing US dominance.
Hegseth said no Iran operation timeline, cited long-range threats, casualties, no boots, and allies united.
Norwegian Cruise Line posted $0.28 EPS, missed revenue estimates, shares up 11% year-to-date amid mixed outlook.
Gold climbed on Middle East strike fears, boosting safe-haven demand; prices steadied near 5,378 amid uncertainty.
ABN AMRO models Brent oil scenarios, showing higher eurozone inflation near 2% and shaping ECB policy responses.
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