Monthly Archives: March 2026
Japan’s Mimura said the government stands ready to act broadly to address foreign exchange volatility promptly
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:53 am, by
Japan’s top FX official says government may act on all fronts to curb volatility; USD/JPY near 159.44.
Amid escalating Middle East conflict, the yen strengthens, pushing EUR/JPY down slightly to around 184.15 early Asian session
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:52 am, by
EUR/JPY slips to 184.15 as yen gains on Middle East tensions; Japan warns on volatility, ECB/CPI awaited.
Ahead of trading, China’s central bank set USD/CNY at 6.9041, up from 6.8898, above 6.8928 estimate
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
PBoC set USD/CNY at 6.9041, higher than Friday; outlines roles, governance, tools, and private banking.
During Asian hours, AUD/JPY hovers near 111.70, pressured by geopolitical tensions, yet regaining some losses
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
AUD/JPY hovers near 111.70 as risk-off tensions and oil fears strengthen yen; Australia inflation awaited.
XAG/USD silver remains pressured near six-week lows, sliding for five sessions and struggling below $67.50
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:53 am, by
Silver slid for a fifth day near six-week lows, breaking key support; indicators stayed bearish, RSI near oversold.
IRGC warns it will shut the Strait of Hormuz if Trump attacks Iran’s energy infrastructure completely
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:53 am, by
IRGC warns it may shut Strait of Hormuz if Trump attacks Iran energy sites; oil rises.
Gold nears $4,460 in early Asian trading as stronger dollar, higher yields and energy inflation worries suppress demand
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:52 am, by
Gold slipped to $4,460 as stronger dollar, rising yields, and inflation fears offset central-bank buying.
Fitch Ratings affirms New Zealand’s AA+ foreign-currency IDR, while revising the long-term outlook to Negative
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:52 am, by
Fitch affirmed New Zealand’s AA+ rating but cut outlook to Negative, citing higher debt and fiscal delays.
WTI rose sharply, briefly topping $100, as Iran reacted to Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum, building on gains
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
WTI tops $100 as Trump-Iran threats escalate; markets fear Hormuz disruption and regional energy infrastructure attacks.
Amid Middle East tensions and higher oil, USD/CAD stays near 1.3725 as traders weigh Fed, BoC stances
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
USD/CAD steadied near 1.3725 as Middle East tensions, diverging Fed-BoC tones, and elevated oil prices shaped sentiment.