Japan's PMI manufacturing finalized at 53.0, output and orders post fastest gains in years.Japan's PMI Manufacturing was finalized at 53.0 in February, rising from 51.5 in January and marking highest reading since May 2022. The data point to a clear acceleration in factory activity, with the sector extending its expansion and signaling that recovery momentum is broadening at the start of Q1.

Indian rupee, bonds face jolt from Middle East conflict-driven oil spike.The Indian rupee and government bonds will kick off the last month of the financial year under pressure as the breakout of conflict in the Middle East sparked a sharp jump in oil prices and soured risk appetite in global markets.

Australia ANZ Job Advertisements dipped from previous 4.4% to 3.2% in February.Australia ANZ Job Advertisements dipped from previous 4.4% to 3.2% in February

Japanese Yen remains depressed vs. USD amid Middle East tensions; lacks follow-through.Japanese Yen remains depressed vs. USD amid Middle East tensions; lacks follow-through

WTI jumps above $70.50 on fears of Iran supply disruption.WTI jumps above $70.50 on fears of Iran supply disruption

India watchdog presses banks, other regulators for stricter insider trading enforcement.India's market regulator is pushing banks and other regulators to tighten enforcement of insider-trading rules, in particular safeguarding unpublished price sensitive information, the regulator's chief said.

Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI above expectations (52.8) in February: Actual (53).Japan Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI above expectations (52.8) in February: Actual (53)

Australia Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) above expectations (3.6%) in 4Q: Actual (5.8%).Australia Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) above expectations (3.6%) in 4Q: Actual (5.8%)

New Zealand Dollar slumps to near 0.5950 as Middle East conflict boosts US Dollar.New Zealand Dollar slumps to near 0.5950 as Middle East conflict boosts US Dollar

Dollar gains, euro sags as Iran war lifts energy prices.The euro slid, Swiss franc rose and the dollar jumped on Monday as investors headed for safety after the U.S. and Israel bombed Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to open a power vacuum and raise the risk of a protracted Mideast war.

US Dollar Index attracts some buyers to near 98.00 as Middle East conflict fuels demand.US Dollar Index attracts some buyers to near 98.00 as Middle East conflict fuels demand

WTI soars over 8% after Iran conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz.WTI soars over 8% after Iran conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz

Pound Sterling declines below 1.3450 on Middle East tensions, UK political uncertainty.Pound Sterling declines below 1.3450 on Middle East tensions, UK political uncertainty

Australian Dollar slumps to near 0.7050 amid escalating Middle East tensions.Australian Dollar slumps to near 0.7050 amid escalating Middle East tensions

Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI down to 51 in February from previous 51.5.Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI down to 51 in February from previous 51.5

South Korea Trade Balance registered at $15.5B above expectations ($10B) in February.South Korea Trade Balance registered at $15.5B above expectations ($10B) in February

Safe haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc gain after weekend Iran strikes.The safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen firmed, while the euro slid as trading resumed after a weekend that saw the United States and Israel launch their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Australian Dollar Seen at 0.73 vs USD Before H2 Pullback: Credit Agricole.The Australian Dollar to US Dollar (AUD/USD) exchange rate has pushed above 0.71, extending February gains as the currency continues to benefit from higher domestic yields and firm global risk appetite. Credit Agricole says the Reserve Bank of Australia's sharp policy turnaround has been the key driver of the Aussie's outperformance in.

WTI Crude Oil Price Forecast as New War in Iran Starts - 01 March 2026.WTI crude advances after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with attention shifting to supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz as the weekly technical structure improves.

Pairs in Focus - USD/CAD, EUR/USD, USD/MXN, BTC/USD, USD/JPY, DAX, NASDAQ 100, USD/CHF - 01 March 2026.Weekly outlook covering USD pairs, Bitcoin, DAX and Nasdaq with major support, resistance levels and breakout trade setups.

Oil News: $100 Crude Back in Focus as Strait Closure Risk Builds.Oil markets brace for potential Strait of Hormuz closure after U.S.-Iran escalation, with $100 crude emerging as a real upside risk for traders.

US Dollar to Yen Week-Ahead Forecast: Intervention Risk Rises Above 156.The US Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate held steady on Friday, closing virtually unchanged at 156.06 as markets await next week's crucial policy signals from both sides of the Pacific. Latest — Exchange Rates:Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY): 156.0561Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.3484Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.1818 DAILY RECAP: The.

USD/JPY Weekly Outlook: Growth Warning Intensifies as Payrolls Loom.Regimes are shifting by the day and USD/JPY has become increasingly difficult to read. While price action remains compressed, the bond market is sending a clear warning on growth.

USD/JPY Weely Outlook: Growth Warning Intensifies as Payrolls Loom.Regimes are shifting by the day and USD/JPY has become increasingly difficult to read. While price action remains compressed, the bond market is sending a clear warning on growth.

Credit crunch fears to Conclude a Temperamental Month; NFP Incoming – Markets Weekly Outlook.Despite the harsh narratives, Stock Benchmarks remain near their all-time highs, and the immediate action looks more like a widespread rebalancing than a full-blown risk dump.

The Weekly Bottom Line: Weak Q4 Headline GDP Number Masks Solid Domestic Demand.Financial markets were hit with a bevy of crosscurrents this week. In the bond market, Canadian yields declined alongside U.S. yields, as ongoing tariff uncertainty encouraged investors to seek the relative safety of U.S. bonds.

International Week Ahead: Broader Disinflation to Keep ECB Asymmetry for Rate Cuts.We expect preliminary readings for February CPI to come in at 0.4% month-over-month, below consensus at 0.5% (per Bloomberg). In terms of the year-over-year numbers, we expect headline inflation to decline to 1.6% from 1.7% and core to hold at 2.2%.

Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: ISM Surveys, Employment, Retail Sales.The economic data calendar was relatively light this week. However, the indicators that were published showed that inflation pressures continue to percolate with few signs of the labor market exiting its soft patch.

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investingLive Americas FX news wrap 27 Feb: Inflation, credit stress, & geopolitics weigh.The North American session evolved into a steady shift toward caution as markets moved away from early stability and into a broader risk-off tone. What began as a data-driven session ultimately turned into a reassessment of risk across multiple fronts —