Political Instability & Market Disruptions 

March 6, 2026

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In the wake of military activity in the Middle East, the initial impact was evident through exchange closures in Iran, Kuwait, and the UAE. Yet the impact has been broader, with volatility spreading across multiple markets. 

Circuit breakers — designed to pause trading during extreme volatility — were triggered multiple times this week: 

📅 March 2 

🔹 Pakistan Stock Exchange: Cash Equities and KSE-30 Index Futures 

🔹 Israel Stock Exchange: Cash Equities 

📅 March 3 

🔹 Colombo Stock Exchange: Cash Equities  

📅 March 4 

🔹 Stock Exchange of Thailand: Cash Equities 

🔹 Thailand Futures Exchange: Index Derivatives and Equity Futures 

🔹 Korea Exchange: Cash Equities and Index Derivatives 

🔹 Nextrade Korea: Cash Equities 

At Swaps Monitor, we monitor closures and halts in real-time – ensuring our clients stay informed and prepared, even in periods of heightened uncertainty. 

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