Markets & Updates — 06:01 CET, March 2, 2026
- Asian markets sharply lower at open — S&P 500/Dow/Nasdaq futures down. EM currencies and stocks slump. Gold ~$5,343/oz (+1.8%). Oil surging. Bloomberg | US News
- Cyprus: RAF Akrotiri — "limited damage" from drone. No casualties. Base remains operational. Guardian
- Trump links Iran operation to 2020 election loss. Guardian