Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Tensions

Stocks opened the week lower amid rising oil prices and escalating conflict with Iran. Analysts predict further instability. Trump announced a four-week military campaign, with both military and civilian targets affected. Economic losses are already in the billions.


Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Tensions

Stocks open the week lower; analysts predict more turmoil if the Strait of Hormuz closes. Crude oil price rises more than 10% after attacks on Iran. Hostilities will last four weeks: Trump. The seven hotels lost 2 billion 819 million 703 thousand 399 pesos, while the train lost 3 billion 579 million 87 thousand 720 pesos between January and September 2025, according to official data. Germany, UK and France point to Iran; Trump will attack for 4 weeks. Middle East. US and Israel's offensive reaches over 2,000 Iranian targets. Response, without limits: Iran; Trump promises devastating war. Tehran strikes military bases in eight countries; the tycoon acknowledges the death of three soldiers. LOSSES OF 6 BILLION PESOS IN MAYA TRAIN AND HOTELS. In 2025, the Maya Train and hotels built along the route had a deficit of over 6 billion 398 million pesos. European nations are preparing 'defensive actions' to protect their interests; De la Fuente is analyzing with embassies a protocol to evacuate citizens. GROWING AXIS AGAINST IRAN. Persian Gulf states and European powers warn of defensive measures against Iranian missile and drone attacks in the region. OIL PRICES SOAR AFTER US ATTACK ON IRAN. Aversion to risk. These are the highlighted news for this Monday, March 2, 2026, in the main national newspapers: A BATTLE IS EXPECTED FOR A MONTH. Trump foresees four weeks of attacks.

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