New Zealand services PMI for August 46.9 (prior 54.3)

XLK boasts lower fees & higher yield vs IYW. Both show ~28% 1-yr returns, but IYW has higher concentration risk.

PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9061 – Reuters estimate PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.

Global equity funds saw $7.05 billion in outflows in the week to March 11 as oil supply fears linked to Middle East tensions rattled markets, while investors shifted toward money market funds and short-term bonds.

AMZN trades at a discount P/E, CROX faces turnaround risks, JAKK offers low P/E with catalysts.

Realty Income (5% yield) & Coke (2.6% yield) offer stable dividends amid market swings. Low risk, reliable returns.

S&P 500's 3-week slide continues as oil nears $100. Futures tick up, watch Nvidia & Micron earnings.

Japan’s finance minister warned FX markets are extremely volatile and said authorities are prepared to take decisive steps if needed, reinforcing concerns raised in Japan–South Korea talks over the weekend about sharp currency moves.