Monthly Archives: March 2026
Week Ahead: The 2026 Waiting Game
Written on March 30, 2026 at 12:17 pm, by casandra
A stalled peace push, Strait of Hormuz tension, oil near $100 to $150, and CLARITY Act changes keep markets locked in a cautious holding pattern. | VT Markets
Amid worsening US-Iran tensions, S&P 500 futures slump 0.6% to seven-month lows during Asian trading
Written on March 30, 2026 at 12:01 pm, by davin
S&P 500 futures slid on Iran conflict fears, after Trump remarks; markets await key US jobs data.
GBP/JPY hits a one-week low under 212.00, sliding for a third day as yen strengthens amid warnings
Written on March 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY slid to one-week low below 212.00 as yen strengthened on intervention warnings, BoJ vigilance.
Following Ueda’s intervention cue, the yen strengthens broadly in Asia, ending losses as dollar nears 160
Written on March 30, 2026 at 11:31 am, by davin
Yen rebounded as BoJ’s Ueda warned FX impacts; policymakers signaled possible tightening; dollar steadied after Iran comments.
The PBOC fixed the USD/CNY midpoint at 6.9223, up from the prior 6.9141 fix
Written on March 30, 2026 at 11:30 am, by davin
PBOC set USD/CNY fix at 6.9223, highlighting policy tools, state control, reform goals, and private banks.
USD/CHF climbs towards monthly highs as buyers target 0.8000, supported by a stronger dollar
Written on March 30, 2026 at 11:01 am, by davin
USD/CHF hit January highs near 0.8000 as Middle East tensions, oil and Fed expectations boosted dollar.
During Asian hours, NZD/USD fell near 0.5730, extending five-day losses amid Iran-invasion fears and risk aversion
Written on March 30, 2026 at 11:00 am, by davin
NZD/USD extends five-day slide near 0.5730 as Iran invasion fears lift risk aversion; key data awaited.
Ueda says foreign-exchange fluctuations strongly influence Japan’s economy and price levels, among other contributing factors
Written on March 30, 2026 at 10:31 am, by davin
Ueda warns FX swings increasingly influence Japan’s prices and inflation expectations; BOJ will monitor markets to reach 2% target.
Gold trades near $4,445, down over 1%, as surging oil prices spur inflation fears and Iran tensions
Written on March 30, 2026 at 10:30 am, by davin
Gold drops over 1% as oil jumps, boosting inflation fears; Middle East tensions and bearish technicals weigh.
During Asian trade, silver slips within a week-long range, staying above $68 and down 2%
Written on March 30, 2026 at 10:01 am, by davin
Silver slips near $68 as US-Iran tensions boost dollar, oil, hawkish Fed bets, and downside risk.
