Monthly Archives: March 2026
Despite ongoing Middle East conflict, the Japanese yen weakens against the US dollar during early Asian trading
Written on March 23, 2026 at 2:50 am, by
Yen weakened against dollar as Middle East risks rose; Hormuz threats boosted USD, limited near 160.00.
Sterling falls near 1.3320 as Middle East tensions boost dollar demand and dampen GBP/USD risk appetite
Written on March 23, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
GBP/USD slips near 1.3320 as Middle East escalation boosts safe-haven USD demand; UK leaders discuss fallout.
During early Asian trading, EUR/USD slips near 1.1560 as Middle East tensions spur volatility, hurting risk assets
Written on March 23, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
EUR/USD slipped near 1.1560 as Middle East tensions spurred risk aversion; ECB speakers awaited amid uncertainty.
Iran’s parliament speaker warned financiers funding the US military budget they could face Iranian retaliation
Written on March 23, 2026 at 12:50 am, by
Qalibaf threatens US military funders, warns on treasury bonds; Araghchi says Hormuz open, urges respect.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, risk aversion lifts the US dollar, pushing AUD/USD down near 0.7000
Written on March 22, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by
AUD/USD neared 0.7000 as Middle East tensions boosted USD demand; RBA rate hikes offered AUD support.
As US-Israel fighting with Iran continues into week four, Trump sets Iran 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum
Written on March 22, 2026 at 3:50 pm, by
Fourth week of US-Israel-Iran war sees Hormuz threats, energy targets warnings, and Iranian missile strikes.
Reuters poll expects Banxico to keep rates at 7%, as Middle East conflict heightens inflation concerns
Written on March 21, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
Reuters poll: Banxico expected to hold 7% rate March 26, amid Middle East war concerns.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose to -113.1K from -134.5K
Written on March 21, 2026 at 4:50 am, by
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net positions rose to -113.1k from -134.5k, nearing zero still.
US CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions at 159.9K, down from 163.1K previously
Written on March 21, 2026 at 2:52 am, by
CFTC data shows non-commercial net gold futures positions fell to 159.9K from 163.1K, down 3.2K.
Eurozone CFTC reports EUR non-commercial net positions fell to 21.1K, from a prior 105.1K
Written on March 21, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Eurozone CFTC data shows EUR non-commercial net positions plunged to 21.1k from 105.1k previously.