🔥 Market Flash: Iran Conflict Shakes Markets, MWC Kicks Off | Mar 2, 2026

A dramatic Monday unfolds as geopolitical turmoil meets tech innovation. Here's your essential briefing for today's action-packed session:

🌍 GEOPOLITICAL EARTHQUAKE: Iran Conflict Escalates

Iran has vowed to launch its "most ferocious offensive" against Israeli and U.S. bases in the region. President Trump warns the military operation could last approximately four weeks.

Market Impact:

• Brent crude spiked +13% at open
• Spot gold surged past $5,300/oz, up over 2%
• U.S. 10-year yield hits 2025 lows
• S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures both dropped nearly 1%
• Hong Kong oil & gold stocks rally sharply; auto stocks dip

The U.S. Central Command confirmed three American service members killed, with five critically wounded in the operations.

🇨🇳 CHINA POLICY WATCH: 'Two Sessions' Kick Off

National People's Congress (NPC) opens March 5 | CPPCC opens March 4

Markets will closely watch discussions on the government work report and the draft 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) , which will shape China's economic trajectory for the next half-decade.

📊 MACRO DATA DUE: Jobs Report & Beige Book

U.S. February Non-farm Payrolls (expected this week) and the Fed Beige Book are on deck. If job growth slows sharply (some whisper estimates near +60,000), it could reshape the Fed's rate cut path.

📱 MWC 2026: 'Intelligent New Era' Begins

The World Mobile Congress kicks off in Barcelona with the theme "Intelligent New Era".

AI Hardware Battles:

• $Alibaba(BABA.US)'s 'Qianwen' launches its first AI glasses today (March 2), entering the hot AI wearables race
• $Apple(AAPL.US) to hold events in NYC, Shanghai, and London on March 4 – likely unveiling new MacBooks with M5 chips

Nvidia's 6G Play:
$NVIDIA(NVDA.US) is partnering with Nokia, Cisco, and Deutsche Telekom on AI-RAN technology, positioning 6G as the "nervous system of Physical AI".

📈 EARNINGS WEEK KICKS OFF

Today:

• MiniMax releases its first post-IPO annual report
• Credo reports after close

This Week:

• March 4: $Broadcom(AVGO.US) reports after market
• March 5: $JD.com(JD.US), $Bilibili(BILI.US) report

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