JAKARTA, March 27, 2026 – Global markets came under pressure in Thursday’s trading session as rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment across asset classes.
Asian markets moved lower, led by sharp losses in South Korea’s KOSPI, despite ongoing peace talks between the United States and Iran. European equities also closed in negative territory amid continued uncertainty surrounding the negotiations.
Meanwhile, U.S. stock futures edged higher after Donald Trump extended the negotiation deadline with Iran, raising hopes for a potential de-escalation in tensions.
In commodities, oil prices showed mixed movements. Prices initially rose even as Iran rejected direct talks with the United States, while still signaling openness to reviewing proposed terms. At the same time, U.S. Treasury yields moved higher as optimism over a potential ceasefire began to fade.
Gold prices, however, came under pressure as investors reassessed the outlook for a possible resolution in the Middle East. The U.S. dollar strengthened in response to renewed safe-haven demand amid persistent uncertainty.
According to settlement data from the Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX), Loco Gold fell by 125.2 points, or 2.78%, to 4,380.65, reflecting continued pressure from a stronger dollar and elevated interest rate expectations.
In contrast, silver posted a modest gain of 0.08% to 71.306, indicating selective demand for precious metals in a volatile environment.
In the energy sector, Light Crude Oil (NYMEX) rose 4.61% to 94.48, while Brent Crude (ICE) edged down 0.32% to 101.89, highlighting uneven sentiment in global oil markets.
Global equities also faced selling pressure. The Nasdaq dropped 2.35%, the S&P 500 declined 1.74%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.03% as investors locked in profits.
Across Europe and Asia, losses were widespread. The FTSE 100 fell 1.17%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 1.92%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 0.49%. South Korea’s KOSPI recorded the steepest drop, falling 3.71%.
Overall, the cross-asset weakness reflects heightened caution among investors as they navigate ongoing geopolitical developments and uncertainty over the direction of global monetary policy.
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