Monthly Archives: March 2026
Trump urged allies to assist the US in Strait of Hormuz talks, noting Iran’s limited options remaining
Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:51 am, by
Trump urges allies to aid US in Hormuz talks, claiming mine ships destroyed and Iran nearly out.
GBP/USD trades around 1.3310, erasing Friday losses as investors absorb US–Israel conflict escalation with Iran

Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:50 am, by
GBP/USD rebounded near 1.3310 on US-Iran tensions; focus shifts to Fed, BoE decisions; bearish overall.
Gold remains near $5,000 as US dollar and yields soften ahead of looming Fed decisions and central banks

Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:22 am, by
Gold held near $4,990 as easing dollar, Middle East conflict, and reduced Fed-cut bets supported prices.
US shares rise as oil prices fall; DJIA surpasses 47,000, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq advancing too

Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:21 am, by
US stocks jumped as oil prices slid, easing inflation fears; tech led gains ahead of Fed decision.
EUR/GBP holds firm; caution prevails as markets await ECB and BoE rate decisions amid inflation worries

Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
EUR/GBP slipped as traders awaited ECB and BoE decisions, with oil-driven inflation risks and key data.
AUD/USD trades near 0.7060, rebounding 1.16% as Australia tightening hopes and strong China data lift AUD
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
AUD/USD climbed near 0.7060, ahead of expected RBA hike, as US dollar eased, China data supported.
LyondellBasell shares rebounded strongly from multi-year lows; investors now monitor a key technical level closely
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
LYB rebounded 60% from low-$40s, testing $72 resistance; breakout targets $84, failure risks $57–$60 support.
MUFG says rising energy costs fuel UK inflation fears, prompting BoE hike bets and boosting Sterling versus Europe

Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:20 am, by
UK rate-cut bets fade as energy-driven inflation risks rise, boosting sterling and shifting BoE outlook toward hikes.
Nordea economists expect Riksbank to keep rates at 1.75% into 2026 amid war and energy uncertainty

Written on March 17, 2026 at 5:50 am, by
Nordea expects Riksbank to hold 1.75% March 19, steady through 2026; Middle East conflict raises inflation, hike risk.
TD Securities’ Ryan McKay says Red Sea chokepoints shift Saudi export risks, tightening oil supply globally
Written on March 17, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
Hormuz disruptions boost reliance on Saudi East-West pipeline; Yanbu VLCC exports vulnerable to Bab El-Mandeb risks.