Monthly Archives: March 2026
Commerzbank’s Pfister says EUR/USD options now resemble pre-war patterns, resetting volatility and risk-reversal dynamics
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
Pfister says EUR/USD options have reverted to pre-“Liberation Day” patterns, as post-April shifts faded recently.
During European trade, EUR/USD stalls around 1.1550 as traders eye the Fed decision, supporting dollar strength
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by
EUR/USD slipped toward 1.1550 as dollar steadied before Fed; markets await dot plot, ECB decision.
Deutsche Bank analysts say Brent stays above $100, while narrower daily ranges indicate eased oil volatility
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:52 am, by
Brent held above $100 on supply risks, then dipped on Iraq–Turkey export deal; volatility eased.
February saw South Africa’s year-on-year consumer inflation ease to 3%, down from 3.5%
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:51 am, by
South Africa’s CPI inflation eased to 3% year-on-year in February, down from 3.5% previously.
With rates unchanged, markets await Powell’s remarks on oil, war effects and US petrol prices
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:50 am, by
Fed expected to hold rates; markets watch Powell on oil, war impacts, inflation risks, and petrol prices.
Ahead of the Fed decision, traders drove the Dollar index down, amid broad weakness and Iran tensions
Written on March 18, 2026 at 10:53 am, by
Dollar index fell 0.1% to 99.57 as traders awaited Fed decision amid Iran-driven inflation, jobs risks.
Standard Chartered’s Christopher Graham expects unchanged BoE rates, with two members favouring a 25 bps cut
Written on March 18, 2026 at 10:50 am, by
Standard Chartered expects BoE to hold rates, split 7–2; easing from Q2, terminal 3.00% projected.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says RBA’s 25bp hike reflects domestic inflation, as global and Asian rates reprice
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:52 am, by
Iran war-driven repricing shifted global rate expectations; Australia hiked 25 bps as Bullock signaled hawkish resolve.
Nvidia has finished its cycle since April 2025’s low and now enters a bearish corrective double-three phase
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:51 am, by
Nvidia rebounds from April 2025 low; Elliott Wave double three signals corrective phase, targeting $127.7–$154.2.
According to compiled data, Pakistan’s gold prices dropped, with declines reported in midweek trading sessions
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:50 am, by
Gold prices in Pakistan fell Wednesday; per gram PKR 44,631.11, tola PKR 520,568.50, FXStreet reported.
