Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid Middle East conflict, AUD/NZD trades near 1.2100, approaching a 13-year peak amid market turmoil
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:02 am, by
AUD/NZD hits 13-year high near 1.2100 as RBA hikes, NZ shifts; geopolitical turmoil lifts volatility.
AUD/USD climbs above 0.7150 as traders expect the RBA to lift rates at next meeting
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:01 am, by
Australian dollar climbs on rising RBA hike bets; Middle East tensions lift oil; AUD/USD reaches 0.7152.
ABN AMRO analysts say China faces Iran-linked oil and LNG disruption risks, buffered by reserves, renewables, diverse imports
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:00 am, by
China fears Middle East oil and LNG disruptions via Hormuz, but buffers, diversified imports, renewables soften impact.
As US-Iran war tensions sustain caution, EUR weakens versus USD, with sellers pushing towards 1.1500 target
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:54 am, by
Euro slips as US-Iran war worries boost dollar; EUR/USD nears four-month low amid bearish technical signals.
ABN AMRO economists expect Dutch economy to mirror Eurozone, with Iran conflict chiefly lifting inflation, limiting growth harm
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:53 am, by
ABN AMRO warns Iran conflict would raise Dutch inflation above 3%, with limited, temporary growth slowdown.
USD/CAD trades around 1.3580 as dollar strengthens, while IEA oil release pressures the Canadian dollar
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:52 am, by
USD/CAD bounced above 1.3600 as oil fell after IEA release; US CPI steady; Canada data awaited.
Silver trades near $85.30, down 2.12%, as stronger dollar, higher yields and geopolitical threats curb demand
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:52 am, by
Silver slid to $85.30 as stronger dollar, higher yields, and inflation fears amid geopolitical tensions reduced demand.
Standard Chartered’s Bader Al Sarraf expects Egypt’s central bank to hold 19% until FY26, then 13% by 2026-end
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
Standard Chartered expects Egypt’s central bank to hold 19% through FY26 amid inflation and FX pressure.
Oil supply disruption fears and a strong US dollar weigh on the yen, lifting USD/JPY further
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
USD/JPY climbed as weak Yen, oil disruption fears, strong Dollar and yields pressured Japan; inflation steady.
Macron said France may add measures on oil prices, urging allies to clarify Iran war aims
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by
Macron urged limiting export restrictions, defining Iran war aims, keeping Russia sanctions, coordinating Hormuz escorts, releasing reserves.