Middle East Tensions & Market Shocks: Oil, Jobs, and Rate Risks

Mike Zaccardi joins Harry on LiveSquawk’s Market Talk to assess the early-March 2026 global economic landscape. The discussion focuses on escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on oil volatility and international stock markets. They analyze surprisingly weak US labor data, including losses in private sector and manufacturing jobs, while also examining inflationary pressures in the Eurozone and UK that complicate potential ECB and BoE rate cuts. The episode concludes with a look ahead to upcoming CPI data and Chinese economic forecasts, emphasizing how geopolitical instability continues to drive market uncertainty and challenges for central bankers.Follow Mike Zaccardi on X: x.com/mikezaccardiTry our 24-hour news squawking service for FREE! 👇https://www.livesquawk.com/#sign-upFollow us on X: https://x.com/LiveSquawk