Eurostoxx 50 Futures Drop 0.5%, DAX Futures Down 0.6%, FTSE Futures Flat

S&P 500 Eminis Down 0.6%, Nasdaq Futures Fall 0.7%

[BHP Billiton Chairman: Iran Crisis Has Limited Impact On Business At Present] BHP Billiton Chairman Ross McEwan Stated That BHP Billiton Has Conducted Scenario Simulations For Various Situations. Approximately 95% Of BHP Billiton's Mineral Products Are Ultimately Sold To Asia, And Trade Routes Remain Open. Therefore, The US-Iran Conflict Will Have Little Impact On BHP Billiton In The Short Term. However, He Anticipates Some Disruption To Certain Routes Through The Middle East. He Also Stated That BHP Billiton Has Significant Mining Opportunities In Argentina, Canada, And Australia. He Indicated That BHP Billiton Will Attempt To Acquire Companies If Attractive Acquisition Opportunities Arise That Are Beneficial To Shareholders

China's CSI Robot Index Down More Than 3%

Shanghai's Most Active Tin Contract Plunges More Than 7%

The U.S. Consulate General In Peshawar, Pakistan, Has Suspended Operations, According To A Statement Released By The U.S. Embassy In Pakistan On March 2. The Embassy In Islamabad, The Capital Of Pakistan, Will Continue To Provide Services To U.S. Citizens