Monthly Archives: March 2026
Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the Swiss franc rose versus the euro, then stabilised after SNB warnings
Written on March 3, 2026 at 2:36 am, by
Swiss franc surged on Iran strikes, EUR/CHF hit 2015 low; SNB signaled intervention amid weak data.
Following US-Israeli attacks killing Iran’s Supreme Leader, the US dollar climbed above 98.50 amid heightened tensions
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:42 am, by
US-Iran conflict boosts dollar to five-week high; major pairs slip, gold retreats; key global inflation, jobs data awaited.
Amid Iran tensions and robust US data, the Australian dollar weakens, pushing AUD/USD down to 0.7083
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:41 am, by
AUD/USD slips to 0.7083 as Middle East escalation boosts dollar; US PMI steady, rate-cut bets trimmed.
MUFG’s Michael Wan warns Iran-driven oil spikes could weaken Asian currencies, especially KRW, INR, PHP
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:36 am, by
MUFG warns Iran-linked oil spikes could lift Asia inflation, weaken KRW/INR, delay cuts; JPY outperforms.
As Middle East tensions rise, investors favour the safe-haven US Dollar, pushing EUR/USD over 1% lower
Written on March 3, 2026 at 12:37 am, by
Euro slides 1% as US-Iran conflict boosts dollar demand; oil fears lift inflation, complicate ECB policy outlook.
USD/CHF rises towards 0.7800 as dollar strength persists, bolstered by Middle East conflict and firm US PMI
Written on March 3, 2026 at 12:36 am, by
USD/CHF rose near 0.7800 as safe-haven Dollar demand grew amid Middle East escalation, outweighing Franc.
Equities reduce losses and Bitcoin recovers as IG’s Chris Beauchamp says traders reassess geopolitical risks cautiously
Written on March 2, 2026 at 11:38 pm, by
Traders grew cautious on geopolitics; stocks steadied, oil swung, U.S. indices safer; bitcoin rose above $60,000.
Sterling dips near 1.3400 as Middle East conflict drives risk aversion, lifting the US Dollar
Written on March 2, 2026 at 11:37 pm, by
GBP/USD drops 0.49% as Middle East tensions and weaker risk appetite boost safe-haven US Dollar demand.
HSBC Asset Management sees emerging markets turning structurally bullish, citing South Africa’s improving finances and credibility
Written on March 2, 2026 at 11:37 pm, by
HSBC says South Africa’s improving finances, credible policies, and strong markets signal a more supportive emerging-market phase.
Risk assets hint at shifting momentum, with bullish Bitcoin and Indian equities as commodities and precious metals diverge sharply
Written on March 2, 2026 at 11:36 pm, by
Risk assets turn bullish: Bitcoin, Nifty and banks eye breakouts, while gold and silver risk reversal.