Economics 28 February 2026 - 3 March 2026

Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention
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Bogota Financial Shares Steady; Deposit Data Draws Attention

Bogota Financial Corp. shares rose to $8.40 on Wednesday with just 853 shares traded, after filings showed deposits fell 7.9% to $600.9 million and wholesale borrowings jumped 24.2% to $115.9 million. First-quarter net income dropped to $706,000, while net interest margin improved to 2.20%. Shareholders re-elected two directors and approved executive pay at the May 14 meeting.
May 20, 2026
Oil Surges, Stock Futures Slide as Iran War Chokes Hormuz — What Wall Street Watches Next
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Oil Surges, Stock Futures Slide as Iran War Chokes Hormuz — What Wall Street Watches Next

Nasdaq 100 futures dropped over 2% early Tuesday as Brent crude surged above $83 a barrel, driven by shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. About 150 ships were stranded, and marine insurers began canceling war-risk coverage. Freight rates for crude shipments to China jumped to $423,736 per day. Washington said it would announce measures to address rising energy costs.
March 3, 2026
NAB share price steadies after Monday selloff as RBA flags March rate meeting “live”
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NAB share price steadies after Monday selloff as RBA flags March rate meeting “live”

NAB shares closed up 0.04% at A$47.64 Tuesday, steadying after a 3% drop Monday as financials slid on Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warned a March rate hike is possible, with markets pricing a 30% chance. Three-year bond yields rose to 4.313%. NAB applied to quote 74,180 new shares under its 2025 employee equity plans.
March 3, 2026
Oil jumps, gas surges after Iran strikes shut Qatar LNG as Hormuz shipping stalls
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Oil jumps, gas surges after Iran strikes shut Qatar LNG as Hormuz shipping stalls

Qatar halted LNG production after Iranian drone strikes hit Ras Laffan and Mesaieed, threatening about 20% of global LNG supply. Brent crude spiked above $82 a barrel, and Europe’s gas benchmark jumped over 40%. Marine insurers withdrew war-risk cover, leaving around 150 ships stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. Maersk suspended transits through Hormuz and the Suez Canal.
March 2, 2026
VIX Hits a Three-Month High as Iran Strikes Roil Wall Street and Oil Prices
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VIX Hits a Three-Month High as Iran Strikes Roil Wall Street and Oil Prices

The Cboe Volatility Index rose to 21.31 on Monday, hitting a three-month high after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a surge in oil prices and disruptions in Middle East energy flows. Brent crude jumped as much as 13% to $82.37 a barrel before easing. The S&P 500 was flat in late morning trading, while gold and the dollar gained as investors sought safety.
March 2, 2026
Oil prices jump on Hormuz disruption as Brent holds above $77, WTI gains 5%
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Oil prices jump on Hormuz disruption as Brent holds above $77, WTI gains 5%

Brent crude rose 5.8% to $77.12 a barrel Monday as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed and insurers raised rates after drone attacks in the Gulf. Qatar halted LNG output and Saudi Arabia shut its Ras Tanura refinery as a precaution. OPEC+ agreed to a modest output increase, but tanker flows dropped sharply. U.S. officials are not considering a release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
March 2, 2026
JPMorgan stock price slips as oil spikes; traders eye Friday jobs report
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JPMorgan stock price slips as oil spikes; traders eye Friday jobs report

JPMorgan shares fell 0.47% to $298.89 midday Monday after dropping as much as 2.35% earlier, under pressure from surging oil prices linked to Middle East conflict. Employees at JPMorgan and Citigroup in the region were told to work from home as tensions rose. The KBW Bank index gained 0.9%, while JPMorgan lagged. Investors are awaiting Friday’s U.S. jobs report and monitoring oil supply disruptions.
March 2, 2026
AppLovin stock price ends Friday lower as inflation report sets up Monday for APP shares
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AppLovin stock price ends Friday lower as inflation report sets up Monday for APP shares

AppLovin shares closed at $434.77 Friday, down 2.28%, after U.S. wholesale inflation data came in hotter than expected and pressured tech stocks. The Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in January, above forecasts, prompting traders to rethink Federal Reserve rate-cut timing. The SEC’s investigation into AppLovin remains ongoing. The company reported Q4 revenue up 66% year-over-year and forecast strong margins for Q1.
March 1, 2026
Bursa Malaysia Week Ahead: KLCI Friday slump tees up Bank Negara rate call and US jobs test
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Bursa Malaysia Week Ahead: KLCI Friday slump tees up Bank Negara rate call and US jobs test

The FBM KLCI fell 1.4% to close at 1,716.61 on Friday, with the ringgit at 3.8902 per U.S. dollar. Bank Negara Malaysia will announce its policy decision on March 5, with markets expecting no change to the 2.75% OPR. Tenaga Nasional appointed Shamsul bin Ahmad as CEO effective March 1. Sunway Healthcare launched an IPO aiming to raise at least 2.86 billion ringgit.
March 1, 2026
Euronext stock week ahead: ENX ends at €140 as inflation and payrolls set the pace
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Euronext stock week ahead: ENX ends at €140 as inflation and payrolls set the pace

Euronext shares closed at €140.00 on Friday, up 2.19%, marking a sixth straight gain and a 10% rise since Feb. 20. The exchange reported Q4 revenue of €456.4 million, up nearly 10% year-on-year, and plans a €321.5 million dividend. Euro zone flash inflation data is due March 3, with U.S. payrolls set for March 6. Euronext will hold investor events in Milan on March 4 and at the ODDO BHF forum on March 6.
March 1, 2026
Oracle stock price: ORCL slides into weekend after hot U.S. inflation data; March 9 earnings ahead
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Oracle stock price: ORCL slides into weekend after hot U.S. inflation data; March 9 earnings ahead

Oracle shares fell 3.3% Friday to $145.40, ending the week down 1.8% as investors weighed higher inflation and interest rate risks. The company plans to raise up to $50 billion in 2026 for cloud expansion, split between equity and bonds. January’s U.S. wholesale inflation came in above forecasts, reinforcing expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates steady. Oracle’s next earnings report is pending.
February 28, 2026
Spain’s IBEX 35 ends week higher despite bank scare; inflation and ECB dates loom
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Spain’s IBEX 35 ends week higher despite bank scare; inflation and ECB dates loom

Spain’s IBEX 35 closed down 0.73% at 18,360.80 on Friday, pressured by a sell-off in banks amid renewed credit concerns, but ended the week up about 1%. European bank stocks dropped 1.7% as Market Financial Solutions, a UK lender, applied for administration citing a £930 million collateral shortfall. Spain’s February CPI flash estimate showed prices up 2.3% year-on-year. Eurozone inflation data is due March 3.
February 28, 2026
Saudi Exchange weekly wrap: TASI slides 2.2% — what traders watch next as oil and geopolitics bite
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Saudi Exchange weekly wrap: TASI slides 2.2% — what traders watch next as oil and geopolitics bite

Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dropped 2.18% to 10,709.04 for the week ending Feb. 26, with a sharp selloff after Saudi Aramco confirmed LPG delivery cancellations due to damage at its Juaymah terminal. Aramco shares fell, while SRMG plunged 19.6%. Trading reached SAR 18.7 billion on 872.7 million shares. Brent crude rose 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel as markets watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.
February 28, 2026
American Express stock slides late Friday as hot inflation data bites — what investors watch next
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American Express stock slides late Friday as hot inflation data bites — what investors watch next

American Express shares dropped 7.3% Friday to $308.90 after a hotter-than-expected U.S. producer-price report triggered a selloff in financial stocks. The company filed plans for a new 2 million square foot headquarters at 2 World Trade Center, with construction set for 2026. Visa and Mastercard also fell. Traders now await next week’s U.S. jobs data.
February 28, 2026
Gold price jumps near one-month high above $5,200 as Iran talks drag into weekend
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Gold price jumps near one-month high above $5,200 as Iran talks drag into weekend

Gold climbed to a one-month high Friday, with spot prices up 0.8% at $5,230.56 an ounce and U.S. April futures settling 1% higher at $5,247.90. Bullion has gained 7.6% in February, boosted by lower Treasury yields and U.S.-Iran headlines. The dollar index firmed, while U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in January. China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong increased to 20.585 metric tons last month.
February 28, 2026
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  • WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) Share Analysis and Valuation in 2026
    May 24, 2026, 3:42 AM EDT. WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX:WTC) shares have declined by 45.89% year-to-date. The company, founded in 1994, develops cloud software for logistics, with flagship product Cargowise used by leading freight forwarders. Key financials include annual revenue of $1.042 billion with a 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1%, a high gross margin of 84%, and profit growth to $263 million representing a 34.5% CAGR. WiseTech shows strong financial health with net debt of negative $19 million, indicating more cash than debt, and a low debt/equity ratio of 4.7%, signaling low leverage. These metrics highlight WiseTech's robust core profitability and capital structure amid recent share price weakness.