Economy

US stocks end lower amid Iran war, Trump's Hormuz protection pledge

US stocks end lower amid Iran war, Trump's Hormuz protection pledge

Dow Jones loses 0.83%, Nasdaq 1.02%, S&P 500 0.94% as 'fear index' up 9.93%

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Turkish companies featured at Mobile World Congress 2026
03.03.2026

Turkish companies featured at Mobile World Congress 2026

Over 30 firms exhibit strong offerings at telecommunications conference in Barcelona; Türkiye prepares 5G rollout, more telecom investments, says deputy transport infrastructure minister

European gas prices surge more than 100% amid Hormuz closure
03.03.2026

European gas prices surge more than 100% amid Hormuz closure

Prices had closed at €31.95 per megawatt-hour on Feb. 27, before US and Israeli attacks on Iran

Turkish defense firm to co-produce 800 armored vehicles in Hungary
03.03.2026

Turkish defense firm to co-produce 800 armored vehicles in Hungary

Nurol Makina becomes Hungary’s strategic defense partner alongside international players to expand its army’s mine-resistant vehicles with Gidran 4x4s in new deal

Precious metals and grains surge amid search for direction in February
03.03.2026

Precious metals and grains surge amid search for direction in February

Gold extends its strongest historic rally in over five decades as geopolitical risks drive mixed commodity prices, while extreme weather and shifting supply forecasts lead grains to rise against steep declines in sugar and cocoa

Gold, silver retreat amid Iran tensions
03.03.2026

Gold, silver retreat amid Iran tensions

Gold prices down over 4%, silver more than 10%