US Iran escalation raises energy and inflation risks for Morocco

The latest military escalation between the United States and Iran has unsettled global financial markets and revived concerns about energy security, with potential consequences extending beyond the Gulf to economies such as Morocco. Reciprocal strikes on Iranian positions and American bases across the......

Safe-haven currencies climb as Iran crisis rattles global markets

Safe-haven currencies strengthened at the start of the week as investors reacted to a sharp escalation in the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, driving money out of risk assets and into traditional shelters. The Swiss franc rose to its strongest level against the euro since 2015, while......

Treasury yields hit multi‑month lows as Middle East war drives flight to safety

U.S. government bond yields sank to their lowest levels in months on Monday in Asian trading, as investors rushed into safe‑haven assets following a sharp escalation in the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The benchmark 10‑year Treasury yield slipped to around 3.93 percent,......

Iran drone strike on Ras Tanura refinery deepens Gulf energy shock

An Iranian drone strike on Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery has forced a precautionary shutdown at one of the world’s most important oil facilities, intensifying concerns over a wider regional conflict and global energy security. The attack ignited a limited fire that was brought under......

US and Israel strike Iran, killing Khamenei and choking global oil routes

The United States and Israel have carried out a coordinated series of strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and shattered the country’s senior military leadership, triggering a rapid escalation across the Middle East and severe disruption to global energy and transport......

BlackRock withdraws $717 million in Bitcoin from Coinbase in three days

BlackRock has withdrawn 10,749 Bitcoin, worth about $717 million, from Coinbase over three days ending February 28, according to data from blockchain analyst Onchain Lens. The most recent transfer involved 4,082 Bitcoin valued at around $269 million, marking a rapid series of large outflows from the......

Saudi Aramco halts crude supply to Pakistan as global oil flows shift

Saudi Aramco has withheld its March 2026 crude shipment to a Pakistani refinery, reflecting tighter global supply patterns as sanctions and shifting demand reshape trade routes. According to industry sources cited by Pakistan Today, the state oil company has redirected volumes toward larger Asian......

Gulf states raise oil output as Iran tensions escalate

Major Gulf producers increased oil exports ahead of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, seeking to stabilize global markets in case of supply disruptions. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) released additional volumes of Murban crude for April delivery, which lowered the grade’s spot premiums......

Bitcoin falls below $64,000 after US and Israel launch strikes on Iran

Bitcoin dropped sharply below $64,000 on Saturday after coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted multiple Iranian cities, fueling fears of broader conflict in the Middle East and triggering a rush out of risk assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell from around $65,500......

Firms expand currency hedging as global volatility rises

Nearly nine in ten medium-sized companies across North America and Europe are now protecting themselves against foreign exchange swings, as prolonged market turbulence and policy uncertainty drive a structural shift in corporate treasury strategies. The 2026 MillTech Global FX Report found that 88 percent......

China urges banks to reduce US Treasury exposure as Western allies boost purchases

China’s financial regulators have instructed domestic banks to cut their investments in US Treasury securities, signaling an effort to reduce exposure to American debt as global financing dynamics shift. Bloomberg reported that Beijing issued the directive through informal “window guidance,”......

Dollar gains momentum as Fed turns hawkish and Iran tensions flare

The US dollar is set for its first monthly gain since October, supported by renewed geopolitical risks and a more assertive stance from the Federal Reserve. The dollar index rose near 97.65 late Friday, up between 0.6 and 1.4 percent against major global currencies, reflecting investors’ sharp......

Gold prices stay above $5,000 as ETF and retail demand surge

Gold prices remain above $5,000 per ounce in late February, supported by strong inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and growing interest from a younger generation of investors. The metal is trading near $5,200, reflecting a gain of about 6.7% this month as demand broadens from central banks and......

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