US chip permit talks
According to Yahoo Finance, “US considers requiring permits for Nvidia, AMD global AI chip sales”, the Commerce Department may require U.S. approval for many advanced AI EXPORTS, a proposal that could reshape global supply chains and dent vendors’ international revenue. [Yahoo Finance](https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/us-considers-requiring-permits-nvidia-204017973.html)
Asian markets rout
According to Investing.com (reporting Reuters), “Asia stocks slump as markets brace for energy shock”, Korea’s KOSPI hit circuit breakers as surging OIL prices and Iran‑area attacks sparked a semiconductor‑heavy selloff that rattled global tech stocks. [Investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/asia-stocks-slump-as-markets-brace-for-energy-shock-4539587)
Microsoft’s Copilot Cowork
According to VentureBeat, “Microsoft announces Copilot Cowork with help from Anthropic — a cloud-powered AI agent that works across M365 apps”, the update brings agentic AGENTS into Office apps—Anthropic’s Claude models power execution features in a controlled enterprise preview. [VentureBeat](https://venturebeat.com/orchestration/microsoft-announces-copilot-cowork-with-help-from-anthropic-a-cloud-powered)
Oil shock slams markets
According to The Washington Post, “Markets drop over oil price fears as analysts warn of $4-a-gallon gas” — surging Brent toward $120 on March 9 amid the Iran conflict sent U.S. and global stocks lower and raised inflation worries, threatening higher pump prices for consumers. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/09/iran-war-stock-markets-oil-prices-gas/)) [The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/09/iran-war-stock-markets-oil-prices-gas/)
Treasury yields climb
According to Reuters, “TREASURIES-US yields climb for third straight day as inflation risk gauged” — investors pushed the 10‑year yield higher as oil-driven inflation fears and stronger ISM/ADP data dented near‑term Fed cut bets, complicating the policy outlook ahead of the March 17–18 FOMC. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/treasuries-us-yields-climb-for-third-straight-day-as-inflation-risk-gauged-ce7e5fdad981fe2c)) [MarketScreener](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/treasuries-us-yields-climb-for-third-straight-day-as-inflation-risk-gauged-ce7e5fdad981fe2c)
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