2026-W09 Weekly Summary¶

Week: 2026-02-23 to 2026-03-01 Source: futu-pw-20260302

Key Events¶

Feb 28: Israel + US launch strikes on Iran, conflict escalates
Iran threatens Hormuz Strait closure → 20% global oil supply at risk
Gold surges on safe haven demand
MFS blowup triggers private credit and bank stock selloff
US Jan PPI significantly above expectations, services-driven
China Spring Festival travel: 596M trips (+19%), but spending per capita -0.23% YoY
Shanghai property: residency purchase rules relaxed