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Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%
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Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%

Interception attempts are made by Israel as missiles are launched from Iran, following Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, in Jerusalem March 1, 2026. Ammar Awad | Reuters Asia-Pacific markets tumbled Monday as the conflict between Iran and U.S.-Israel escalates, following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raising concerns over energy supplies. […]

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 crosses 59,000 first the first time as central bank board picks fuel ‘Takaichi trade’
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 crosses 59,000 first the first time as central bank board picks fuel ‘Takaichi trade’

South Korea’s central bank raised its key interest rate by a quarter-percentage point as expected on Thursday, in a bid to contain inflation and prevent capital outflows as the U.S. Federal Reserve gears up for more hikes. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit another record Thursday fueled by “Takaichi trade,” […]

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Stocks rise, adding to Tuesday’s comeback as Nvidia and Oracle shares gain: Live updates
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Stocks rise, adding to Tuesday’s comeback as Nvidia and Oracle shares gain: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on February 25, 2026. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images U.S. equities rose on Wednesday, supported by Nvidia and Oracle, as stocks look to build on the gains from the prior trading day. The […]

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South Korea and Japan stocks hit fresh highs amid regional gains after Wall Street’s AI relief rally
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South Korea and Japan stocks hit fresh highs amid regional gains after Wall Street’s AI relief rally

A currency dealer monitors exchange rates in front of a big screen showing South Korea’s benchmark stock index (C) and the Korean won/USD exchange rate (R) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on April 9, 2025. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images South Korea and Japan stocks […]

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Meta-AMD chip deal, Wall Street’s AI angst, Trump’s State of the Union and more in Morning Squawk
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Meta-AMD chip deal, Wall Street’s AI angst, Trump’s State of the Union and more in Morning Squawk

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. I found yesterday’s snowfall to be quite idyllic, granted I didn’t actually step foot outside until it had stopped (don’t repeat that to my many colleagues who found themselves on shoveling duty). S&P 500 futures are little changed this morning […]

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Stock futures tick higher after big sell-off due to worries over AI disruption, tariffs: Live updates
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Stock futures tick higher after big sell-off due to worries over AI disruption, tariffs: Live updates

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Feb. 23, 2026. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Stock futures were slightly higher Tuesday after a rough start to the final week of February’s trading. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 140 points, or 0.3%, boosted […]

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Asia markets shrugs off Wall Street sell-off as Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech
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Asia markets shrugs off Wall Street sell-off as Trump revives tariff threat and AI fears hit tech

BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 11: The national flag of China flies in front of the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) on November 11, 2025, in Beijing, China. The PBOC serves as the country’s central bank, overseeing monetary policy, financial regulation, and currency issuance. (Photo by Cheng Xin/Getty Images) Cheng Xin | Getty […]

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China’s DeepSeek is set to release a new AI model. A rough period for Nasdaq stocks could follow
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China’s DeepSeek is set to release a new AI model. A rough period for Nasdaq stocks could follow

The release of a new artificial intelligence model from China’s DeepSeek could mean a rough period will follow for Nasdaq stocks. The Chinese AI company has yet to announce a release date, but it’s expected to be imminent following last week’s conclusion of the Lunar New Year celebration. The startup has announced previous models early […]

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Dow futures drop 250 points as Trump raises tariffs again, sowing confusion: Live updates
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Dow futures drop 250 points as Trump raises tariffs again, sowing confusion: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 13, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images U.S. stock futures fell on Monday after President Donald Trump said he’s raising his global tariffs to 15% following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the president’s “reciprocal” tariffs. […]

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Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors brush off Trump’s tariff hike to 15%
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher as investors brush off Trump’s tariff hike to 15%

Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, brushing aside concerns after U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would increase global tariffs to […]

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