Hong Kong, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Asian stocks tumble further, oil extends gains as inflation fears grow

NAMPA / AFP

2026-03-04

Asian equity markets plunged again Wednesday while oil extended gains as the United States and Israel pressed on with their war on Iran, with investors growing fearful about a surge in inflation and the impact on the global economy. As the joint strikes on the Islamic republic moved into a fifth day, observers warned that the continued choking of crude supplies from the Middle East would continue to push prices higher and deal a blow to hopes for......

Restricted content

Business & Finance News

2026-03-04 06:00:07

Seoul, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - South Korea's Kospi index drops more 12% on Mideast worries

2026-03-04 06:00:07

Hong Kong, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Hong Kong stocks sink 3% on fears over Middle East crisis

2026-03-04 06:00:07

Havana, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Cuba warns of prolonged jet fuel shortage as US embargo bites

2026-03-04 05:30:14

2026-03-04 05:00:29

Beijing, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - China's factory activity slump deepens in February

2026-03-04 05:00:29

Seoul, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - Stock plunge sparks trading halt in South Korea's key indexes

2026-03-04 05:00:29

Tehran, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - US says 2,000 targets hit as Iran retaliates across Gulf

2026-03-04 04:33:54

TOKYO, March 4, 2026 (BSW) - Press Release from Business Wire: Kao Corporation

2026-03-04 04:33:54

Tehran, March 4, 2026 (AFP) - US says 2,000 targets hit as Iran retaliates across Gulf

2026-03-04 04:02:50

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 03 March 2026 - Hilaria Mukapuli, chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance speaking at the Analysis of the National Budget workshop. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 03 March 2026 - The Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre officially opened its first trainee intake, on Tuesday, signalling a step to grow skills and jobs in Kavango West. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 March 2026 - Policymakers, regulators, supervisors, law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, reporting entities and civil society at the National Risk Assessment (NRA) workshop. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 02 March 2026 - The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly met with President Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House to reaffirm their stance on the genocide repatriation related to the Ovaherero and Nama communities. (Photo by: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February - Commissioner of the Namibia Revenue Agency, Sam Shivute at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare at the tabling of the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA

Windhoek, 26 February- Minister of Education, Innovation, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo by Eba Kandovazu). NAMPA

NAMPA