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Gulf businesses reel as Iran strikes trigger regional shutdowns

By Hadeel Al Sayegh, Federico Maccioni, Rachna Uppal and Ateeq Shariff DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) - Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf have triggered the most widespread business disruption in the region since the pandemic, forcing airport closures, halting port operations and sending shockwaves through... Read More.

Investors seek harbour in gold as US and Israel strike Iran

By Anmol Choubey and Anushree Mukherjee March 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have intensified uncertainty across global markets, with investors closely watching potential safe-haven flows into bullion. Here is some reaction from investors, traders and analysts: EDWARD MEIR, ANALYST AT MAREX "I... Read More.

South Korea Feb exports beat forecasts, rise for ninth month

By Cynthia Kim SEOUL, March 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's exports extended their growth streak to a ninth month in February as strong chip sales continued to underpin overall shipments even as uncertainties regarding U.S. tariffs cloud the outlook. Exports from Asia's fourth-largest economy, a bellwether... Read More.