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Weekly Market Summary

Edition
9 March 2026
Closing of
Fri 06 March

Major Indexes Performance

IndexClosing PriceWeekly ChangeChange as a bar2026 editions
S&P 5006,740.02-1.33%closing of Fri 02 January: 6,858.47closing of Fri 16 January: 6,940.01closing of Fri 23 January: 6,915.61closing of Fri 06 February: 6,932.30closing of Fri 13 February: 6,836.17closing of Fri 20 February: 6,909.51closing of Fri 27 February: 6,878.88closing of Fri 06 March: 6,740.02
Dow Jones47,501.55-0.95%closing of Fri 02 January: 48,382.39closing of Fri 16 January: 49,359.33closing of Fri 23 January: 49,098.71closing of Fri 06 February: 50,115.67closing of Fri 13 February: 49,500.93closing of Fri 20 February: 49,625.97closing of Fri 27 February: 48,977.92closing of Fri 06 March: 47,501.55
Nasdaq22,387.68-1.59%closing of Fri 02 January: 23,235.63closing of Fri 16 January: 23,515.39closing of Fri 23 January: 23,501.24closing of Fri 06 February: 23,031.21closing of Fri 13 February: 22,546.67closing of Fri 20 February: 22,886.07closing of Fri 27 February: 22,668.21closing of Fri 06 March: 22,387.68
Euro Stoxx 505,719.90-1.09%closing of Fri 02 January: 5,850.38closing of Fri 16 January: 6,029.45closing of Fri 23 January: 5,948.20closing of Fri 06 February: 5,998.40closing of Fri 13 February: 5,985.23closing of Fri 20 February: 6,131.31closing of Fri 27 February: 6,138.41closing of Fri 06 March: 5,719.90
FTSE 10010,284.75-1.24%closing of Fri 02 January: 9,951.14closing of Fri 16 January: 10,235.29closing of Fri 23 January: 10,143.44closing of Fri 06 February: 10,369.75closing of Fri 13 February: 10,446.35closing of Fri 20 February: 10,686.89closing of Fri 27 February: 10,910.55closing of Fri 06 March: 10,284.75
Shanghai4,124.190.38%closing of Fri 16 January: 4,101.91closing of Fri 23 January: 4,136.16closing of Fri 06 February: 4,065.58closing of Fri 13 February: 4,082.07closing of Fri 27 February: 4,162.88closing of Fri 06 March: 4,124.19
MOEX Russia2,854.111.03%closing of Fri 16 January: 2,733.75closing of Fri 23 January: 2,777.29closing of Fri 06 February: 2,735.43closing of Fri 13 February: 2,776.34closing of Fri 20 February: 2,780.60closing of Fri 27 February: 2,799.14closing of Fri 06 March: 2,854.11

Major Commodities Performance

CommodityClosing PriceWeekly ChangeChange as a bar2026 editions
Gold5,158.701.58%closing of Fri 02 January: 4,329.60closing of Fri 16 January: 4,595.40closing of Fri 23 January: 4,979.70closing of Fri 06 February: 4,979.80closing of Fri 13 February: 5,046.30closing of Fri 20 February: 5,080.90closing of Fri 27 February: 5,247.90closing of Fri 06 March: 5,158.70
Silver84.312.59%closing of Fri 02 January: 71.02closing of Fri 16 January: 88.54closing of Fri 23 January: 101.33closing of Fri 06 February: 76.90closing of Fri 13 February: 77.96closing of Fri 20 February: 82.34closing of Fri 27 February: 93.29closing of Fri 06 March: 84.31
Brent Oil92.698.52%closing of Fri 02 January: 60.75closing of Fri 16 January: 64.13closing of Fri 23 January: 65.07closing of Fri 06 February: 68.05closing of Fri 13 February: 67.75closing of Fri 20 February: 71.30closing of Fri 27 February: 72.48closing of Fri 06 March: 92.69

Economic indicators

Unemployment rate U.S
4.3%
Core CPI U.S
325.01 - YoY
PPI U.S
149.16 - YoY
Eurozone CPI Data (Consumer Inflation)
129.43
UK CPI Data (Consumer Inflation)
139.3
European Central Bank / Interest rates
2.15%

Article summaries

  1. Middle East Conflict Raises Global Inflation Risks

    The managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could increase inflation worldwide if energy prices remain elevated. According to the IMF, a sustained 10% rise in oil prices could add roughly 0.4 percentage points to global inflation, complicating monetary policy decisions for central banks. Policymakers are being urged to prepare for unexpected economic shocks as geopolitical instability threatens supply chains, energy markets, and economic resilience. The warning highlights how geopolitical conflicts can quickly translate into global financial risks.

    Sourcereuters.com (opens in a new tab)

  2. Eurozone Investor Confidence Falls Amid War-Driven Uncertainty

    Investor sentiment in the eurozone declined sharply in March, reflecting growing concerns about the economic fallout from escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Sentix investor confidence index dropped from positive territory into negative levels, signaling doubts about the region’s recovery. Analysts attribute the shift largely to rising energy prices, shipping disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainty that could slow economic activity across Europe. The downturn in sentiment is particularly pronounced in Germany, suggesting the region’s largest economy may face renewed pressure after signs of stabilization earlier in the year.

    Sourcereuters.com (opens in a new tab)

  3. Investors Move Toward “Shock-Absorber” Assets During Market Uncertainty

    Global investors are shifting toward defensive financial strategies as geopolitical tensions reduce market visibility. Assets traditionally viewed as “shock absorbers,” including commodities, safe-haven currencies, and certain hedging strategies, are attracting increased demand. Market participants are trying to protect portfolios from volatility triggered by conflict-related energy price spikes and uncertain economic growth. Analysts note that in such environments, capital often flows away from riskier equities toward assets perceived to be more resilient during geopolitical crises.

    Sourcereuters.com (opens in a new tab)

Reference list

  1. 1https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/imfs-georgieva-warns-middle-east-conflict-could-push-global-inflation-higher-2026-03-09/ (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2https://www.reuters.com/business/euro-zone-investor-morale-falls-march-iran-war-casts-doubt-eu-recovery-2026-03-09/ (opens in a new tab)
  3. 3https://www.reuters.com/business/investors-cling-shock-absorber-trades-iran-war-brings-economic-visibility-zero-2026-03-06/ (opens in a new tab)

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