Public Markets 3d Briefing – Mar 5, 2026

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Public Markets

The S&P 500 dropped 1.2% wsj.com in its worst week since June, marking its first two-week loss since June as markets showed resilience despite the U.S. Senate green-lighting attacks against Iran amid escalating Middle East conflict. Entrata bloomberg.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO, while Admiral Group investing.com earnings beat drove shares up. Rentokil Initial wsj.com reported higher revenue amid a leadership transition, and Qatar Airways bloomberg.com halted flights due to closed airspace. Oil prices surged bloomberg.com to a 16-week high as risk-off sentiment grew, impacting global trade routes and forcing Bangladesh to prepare energy cuts.

Macro & Policy

Japan may intervene to buy yen investing.com amid speculation, while Ecuador bloomberg.com eyes a $4B bond sale return. South Korea bloomberg.com led a rebound after President Lee Jae Myung activated a $68B stabilization fund. China’s debt plan bloomberg.com eased oversupply fears, calming the bond market. Qatar shut its LNG plant bloomberg.com after a drone attack, disrupting global energy supplies. India’s automakers bloomberg.com delayed Middle East shipments as regional tensions snarled exports.

Deals & Corporate Moves

Francisco Partners bloomberg.com completed a $2.2B take-private of Jamf, while Amundi bloomberg.com and KKR bloomberg.com joined bidders for UOB Asset Management. NaBFID bloomberg.com planned a $500M equity fund. Tariq: Bangladesh energy stockpiles bloomberg.com were affected by the Iran war, and Qatar Airways bloomberg.com started relief flights. Coats Group investing.com lifted margin targets after 2025 results met forecasts.

Earnings & Performance

Amplifon investing.com slumped after a Q4 miss, scrapping 2026 guidance. Rentokil Initial wsj.com reported higher revenue, and Admiral Group bloomberg.com shares rose on earnings. Snam investing.com posted strong 2025 results with a €14B investment plan. Elia investing.com beat estimates, and Taylor Wimpey investing.com met profit guidance. Campari wsj.com shares rose on upbeat guidance.

Geopolitics & Markets

The U.S. sinking of an Iranian warship put Modi under pressure bloomberg.com, risking US-India ties. Southeast Asia governments bloomberg.com took steps to limit Middle East fallout. Russia could boost oil income bloomberg.com as Hormuz disruptions persist. Iran launched new attacks wsj.com, vowing to make the U.S. "bitterly regret" the strike. Defense stocks surged bloomberg.com amid escalating Middle East attacks.

Energy & Commodities

Oil at $85 bloomberg.com made Nigeria a winner, while Congo faced losses. Jet fuel prices surged bloomberg.com as Iran war disrupted exports. European natural gas prices dropped investing.com amid reports of secret peace outreach. Qatar shut its LNG plant bloomberg.com, impacting global supplies. South Africa’s Finance Minister bloomberg.com warned of inflation risks from oil spikes.

Technology & Innovation

Blackstone bloomberg.com’s BREIT recorded net inflows for the first time since 2022. Kioxia bloomberg.com and Pan Pacific bloomberg.com joined the Nikkei. Morgan Stanley investing.com downgraded Thales stock. Honda bloomberg.com planned to import cars from the U.S. and China. OpenAI investing.com developed an alternative to GitHub.

Financial Services

Deutsche Bank investing.com downgraded Domino’s Pizza. Zurich Insurance investing.com posted record profit and raised its dividend. FirstRand bloomberg.com eyed Ghana and Nigeria growth. South East Water bloomberg.com faced a £22M fine. DHL parent Deutsche Post wsj.com expected earnings growth despite uncertainty.

Regional Developments