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04-03-2026
Global markets experienced significant losses despite reassurances from U.S. President Donald Trump. South Korea's Kospi recorded its worst day on record, plunging 12% on Wednesday, while Asian and U.S. markets also fell. The conflict between Iran and Israel/U.S. continues to escalate, with Gulf nations stating their weapons stockpiles are sufficient. Global central banks face fresh tests as the Middle East conflict widens, amid fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks. China's factory activity faltered in February, and the country is set to kick off its 'Two Sessions' meeting, where top policymakers will release growth targets and stimulus plans for the year.
Entities: Donald Trump, South Korea, Kospi, Iran, Israel • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-03-2026
The US Congress is set to vote on a war powers resolution regarding President Donald Trump's decision to launch military action against Iran. The Senate is expected to vote on Wednesday, while the House will vote on Thursday. The resolution aims to demand congressional approval before further attacks are carried out. Despite the Republican-controlled Congress being unlikely to pass the resolution, the vote is seen as a significant moment for lawmakers to take a stance on the conflict. Trump's administration has been trying to reassure lawmakers that they have the situation under control, but concerns remain about the lack of a clear exit strategy and the potential deployment of US ground troops.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, US Congress, Chuck Schumer, Marco Rubio • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-03-2026
The Trump administration is planning to meet with top US defence contractors at the White House on March 6 to discuss accelerating weapons production. The meeting comes as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies after recent military efforts, including strikes on Iran, have drawn down billions of dollars' worth of weapons stockpiles. Companies including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon parent RTX have been invited to attend. The administration is pressing defence contractors to prioritise production over shareholder payouts, and has signed an executive order to identify underperforming contractors.
Entities: White House, US defence contractors, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, RTX • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
04-03-2026
A Washington Post poll found that more Americans oppose President Donald Trump's airstrikes on Iran than support them, with 52% opposing and 39% supporting. The poll also revealed sharp differences in opinion by party affiliation, gender, and age. While Republicans largely supported the strikes, Democrats overwhelmingly opposed them. Independents opposed the strikes by a 2-to-1 margin. The poll also found that nearly twice as many Americans want the US to stop military strikes against Iran rather than continue them. Many Americans are concerned about the possibility of a full-scale war with Iran, with 40% saying they are 'very concerned.'
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, United States, The Washington Post, Ayatollah Khamenei • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform