Monthly Archives: March 2026
MUFG’s Michael Wan says Iran headlines jar Asian currencies, given reliance on Middle East energy via Hormuz flows
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
Asian currencies wobble on Iran tensions, as Asia depends on Hormuz energy routes; MUFG stays cautious.
Improving sentiment weakens the US Dollar as steadier oil prices encourage investors towards riskier positions
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
Risk-on sentiment weakens dollar; oil steadies amid Hormuz hopes, G7 reserve talk, key global data ahead.
The DXY slipped to 98.50 as reduced safe-haven demand followed Trump’s suggestion the Iran war was ending
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
Dollar index dips to 98.50 as Iran tensions ease; markets await CPI, claims, GDP, PCE data.
During North American trading, Sterling rises above 1.3450 as a softer dollar persists amid Middle East tensions
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by
GBP/USD climbed above 1.3450 as dollar weakness, Middle East tensions, and shifting BoE/Fed rate expectations drove trade.
Amid US-Iran conflict and energy risks, USD/JPY holds steady as the dollar eases and gains fade
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
Yen steady near 157.60 as dollar eases; oil, Hormuz risks, and rate outlook steer markets.
Amid Middle East tensions, Sterling rose above 1.3450 as a weaker US Dollar persisted, Trump said war neared end
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
Pound Sterling edged higher as weak US Dollar persisted amid Middle East tensions; Trump suggested war’s end.
ING economists report Hungary’s February inflation fell to 1.4%, complicating rates amid energy costs, fuel, weaker forint
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by
Hungary’s inflation hit 1.4% in February; core 2.1%. ING expects inflation above 3% soon, 4% end-2026.
On Tuesday, gold trades above $5,200, supported by weaker dollar and yields after $5,000 rebound
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
Gold rose 1.63% to $5,222 as dollar and yields fell amid US-Iran war uncertainty.
Cautious markets and a softer Dollar lift EUR/USD near 1.1645, extending Euro gains for third day
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
EUR/USD rose near 1.1645 as dollar softened, Iran war tensions persisted, oil fell, central banks cautious.
The AI Revolution Still Depends on Oil — Here’s Why
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:19 pm, by
Artificial intelligence may power the future, but it still relies on oil. Discover how energy, infrastructure, and geopolitics support the AI revolution.
