Moscow Exchange stock ticks up as oil shock hits: what to watch on MOEX this week
Shares of Moscow Exchange ticked up 0.2% to 183.88 roubles in weekend trading as of 11:38 MSK on Sunday, according to data.
Iran strikes hit Gulf sentiment: what to watch on Abu Dhabi’s ADX in the week ahead
Abu Dhabi shares open the week under pressure, as traders keep a close eye on the escalating Iran conflict—already rattling Gulf cities. Dubai’s airport area took damage, and smoke was seen drifting above the Jebel Ali port, according to Reuters.
Qatar Stock Exchange week ahead: QE Index set for Monday test after bank-holiday pause and Gulf shock
With Qatar’s stock exchange shuttered for a bank holiday on Sunday, investors won’t get a look at how regional turbulence might hit local prices until trading resumes Monday.
Iran strikes and gas shutdown put Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TA-35 on edge — what to watch this week
Israel’s Energy Ministry has temporarily halted portions of the country’s natural gas output, following joint strikes by Israel and the U.S. on Iran. Early trading in Tel Aviv could feel the impact when markets open Monday. Chevron’s Leviathan offshore field is now offline, and Energean confirmed it has shut down its production vessel supplying multiple Israeli sites.
SET Index week ahead: Thai stocks brace for oil shock, dividends and a short trading week
Thai stocks look set for a volatile start Monday, as U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran prompted major oil companies and traders to halt certain shipments via the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for about a fifth of the world’s oil traffic.
STI flirts with 5,000: Yangzijiang and AEM set the pace on SGX in the week ahead
The Straits Times Index nearly hit 5,000 on Friday, ending the day at 4,995.07, up 0.6%. When the Singapore Exchange returns on Monday, traders will be eyeing that threshold. Yangzijiang Shipbuilding soared 10.7% and AEM surged 17.4%. Venture Corp, on the other hand, dropped 7.5%. Roughly S$3.2 billion in securities changed hands. “Asia’s appeal to global investors is set to become more pronounced,” wrote Eli Lee, chief investment strategist at Bank of Singapore.
Indonesia Stocks Week Ahead: IDX’s New Shareholder List, Free-Float Rule and Inflation Data Set the Tone
Indonesia’s stock exchange plans to roll out an updated shareholder roster next week as it starts enforcing a stricter free-float requirement—one that could pressure over 200 listed firms to boost their public float, interim CEO Jeffrey Hendrik told Reuters. “Our main concern is how the additional supply of stocks will be absorbed,” Hendrik said.
KOSPI week ahead: chip export surge meets foreign selling as Korea Exchange heads into holiday week
South Korean shares open a holiday-shortened week bolstered by a single clear theme: exports. According to the trade ministry, February exports jumped 29% year-on-year, fueled by a striking 160.9% leap in semiconductor sales. Chip shipments crossed $20 billion for the third month running.
Taiwan stocks week ahead: Taiex at lofty levels as U.S. jobs and AI jitters hit tech
After a run-up of roughly 5.38% since Feb. 11, Taiwan’s main Taiex index closed at 35,414.49 ahead of Monday’s session. The Taiwan Stock Exchange pegged total listed market cap at 115.41 trillion Taiwan dollars.
IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME
Spanish shares get back to work Monday, energy and travel names drawing attention as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spark worries over a broader conflict—plus possible turmoil at the Strait of Hormuz. Barclays analysts warn Brent “could hit $100” a barrel if supply risks intensify.
Swiss stocks hit 14,000 — Swiss Re, Holcim and UBS set up a busy week on SIX
The Swiss Market Index wrapped up Friday at 14,014.30, climbing 0.72%. Swiss Re led the pack after posting results, while Holcim and UBS trailed. Defensive stalwarts Roche, Novartis and Nestlé moved higher, but Richemont slipped.
Nasdaq Nordic Week Ahead: OMXS30 ends February at 3,222.75 as PMIs, inflation and U.S. jobs loom
Friday’s close put Sweden’s OMXS30 at 3,222.75, a 0.55% gain, and that’s the mark Nordic traders will be watching as the new week kicks off. All eyes will be on how data and global risk signals shift sentiment when trading opens Monday.
Sensex week ahead: AI fears, new GDP series and Holi break could swing Bombay Stock Exchange stocks
Stocks in Mumbai started the week after a rough February, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 both losing ground. IT names suffered their steepest monthly drop since 2008 on worries that artificial intelligence might put a dent in earnings. By the close on Friday, the Sensex had shed 1.17% to finish at 81,287.19, while the Nifty slipped 1.25% to 25,178.65. For the month, the Sensex retreated 1.2% and the Nifty declined 0.6%. The Nifty IT index plunged 19.5%, even as public-sector lenders and consumer durables saw notable gains over the same period. “There is now a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the profitability and margin outlook for Indian IT companies because of AI,” Saurabh Jain, assistant vice president of retail equities at SMC Global, said.
ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets
Australia’s benchmark share index is set to open Monday within striking distance of all-time highs. Investors are bracing for a slew of economic data that could shake up views on interest rates and growth after a choppy reporting season.
Week ahead: Brazil’s Ibovespa faces GDP test after inflation surprise hits B3 stocks
Ibovespa starts March facing some pressure, after shedding 1.16% on Friday to close at 188,786.98, with investors locking in profits following a string of record highs. The index dropped 0.92% for the week but still managed to advance 4.09% in February, figures from B3’s Bora Investir show. Vale lost 0.83% and Petrobras declined 0.71%, PRIO surged 4.11%, while Cosan tumbled 5.27%. Turnover reached 35.7 billion reais.
Toronto Stock Exchange week ahead: Hormuz turmoil raises oil-shock risk for TSX as March begins
Bay Street is bracing for Monday’s open with oil back at the forefront. Strikes on Iran over the weekend, along with disruptions affecting tanker movement in the Strait of Hormuz—which handles about a fifth of global oil flow—have pushed up the risk premium on crude and stocks tied to commodities.
FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week
London stocks open a new week with oil in the driving seat after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, while the FTSE 100 sits at a record close. The London Stock Exchange is shut on Sunday and reopens on Monday.
Saudi stocks week ahead: Tadawul braces for Iran fallout, Hormuz risk and OPEC+ decision
Saudi shares open the week under renewed pressure, rattled by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Analysts are watching for any sign of de-escalation, but warn oil prices could jump fast if the conflict hits supplies. “Unless de-escalation signals emerge swiftly, we expect a significant upward repricing of oil at the start of the week,” said Jorge Leon, senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy.
HKEX stock week ahead: IPO restart and China policy calendar set the tone for 0388.HK share price
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing starts the week with investors zeroing in on a single question: will the IPO pipeline keep humming after the Lunar New Year break?
Shenzhen Stock Exchange week ahead: PBOC’s yuan brake and “Two Sessions” policy signals in focus
China’s central bank will scrap its 20% risk-reserve requirement on FX forward contracts starting March 2, in a move designed to cool the yuan’s sharp gains as exporters warn of mounting pressure. “It means the PBOC is intervening as the yuan’s appreciation is too fast,” said Yuan Tao, analyst at Orient Futures. The currency has climbed over 7% since last April, with an increasing number of listed companies reporting exchange-rate related profit hits.
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