US-Iran war rattles global stocks as UAE trading set to resume
US-Iran war rattles global stocks as UAE trading set to resume
Samuel Wendel
Mar 3, 2026
A man stands in front of an electronic quotation board displaying the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on March 2, 2026. — Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP via Getty Images
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The US and Israel's war with Iran continued to roil global markets on Tuesday, with investor sentiment darkening as the conflict spreads across the Gulf. A wave of caution is sweeping markets, causing equities from New York to Tokyo slide.
In the Middle East, most markets have retreated, but not all — Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul posted gains on Tuesday, powered by Saudi Aramco’s 7% surge since Sunday as investors bet on higher oil prices. Investor attention is now turning to the United Arab........
