Monthly Archives: March 2026
Despite supportive rate expectations, the Euro weakens against the Dollar as markets prioritise heightened geopolitical risks
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by
EUR/USD slipped 0.5%, bearish momentum persists amid geopolitical risks; support 1.1520-1.15, resistance 1.1650, range-bound.
TD Securities says the Federal Reserve will pause, awaiting clarity amid Iran tensions and mixed US labour data
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by
TD Securities expects Fed to hold rates near term, then cut starting June amid uncertainty.
As oil jumps 9%, US shares begin 1% down, though the decline might have been worse
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by
US stocks fell as oil surged on Hormuz closure; Saudi cuts, Hims deal rallied, inflation fears grew.
Despite volatility surging, strategists say the yen remains weak, leaving scope for a rebound
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by
Despite volatility spike, Japan’s yen stays weak as carry trades persist; Middle East risks may trigger rebound.
GBP/JPY rises for a third session as traders trim BoE cut bets amid oil-fuelled inflation worries
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by
GBP/JPY neared 211.70 as shifting BoE-BoJ rate expectations weakened Yen; Middle East tensions boosted volatility.
Eaton’s shares, after nearing $410, fell about $90 rapidly, now challenging a yearlong support trendline
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by
Eaton shares rebounded above key $340 support; holding targets $370–$380, while breakdown risks $315–$320 retest.
HSBC Asset Management says geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices, heightened volatility, and prompted rotation amid growth risks
Written on March 9, 2026 at 8:55 pm, by
HSBC warns geopolitical oil spikes may lift volatility; brief shock manageable, sustained $100+ crude could hurt growth, profits.
EUR/JPY rises to 183.20, up 0.35%, as soaring oil and delayed BoJ hikes weaken Yen
Written on March 9, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by
EUR/JPY rose to 183.20 as yen weakened; geopolitics, BoJ delay signals, weak Eurozone data.
TD Securities believes Iran tensions and rising oil prices are reviving the US dollar’s safe-haven role
Written on March 9, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by
Iran tensions and oil surge revive dollar haven appeal; U.S. insulation and Fed inflation focus may support.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says February payrolls fell 92k, reversing January gains, highlighting persistent US labour weakness
Written on March 9, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by
US payrolls dropped 92,000 in February, signalling weak labour trends as Fed faces inflation and rate repricing.
