Monthly Archives: March 2026
WTI shows volatile swings as traders weigh Middle East tensions and tanker escort reports affecting global energy markets
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:21 am, by
WTI swung wildly as US-Iran tensions fueled supply fears, despite reserve-release talks and escort confusion.
Standard Chartered expects Bank Indonesia to cut 25bps in Q2 2026, though rising oil and inflation may postpone easing
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:20 am, by
Standard Chartered expects BI cut in Q2-2026, but oil-driven inflation risks may delay easing decision.
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 8:51 am, by
Dollar index dips to 98.50 as Iran tensions ease; markets await CPI, claims, GDP, PCE data.
NZD/USD climbs to 0.5955, up 0.35%, as broad US Dollar softness follows Trump’s Middle East remarks
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:50 am, by
NZD/USD rose to 0.5955 as dollar weakened; Trump remarks eased oil fears, while key data awaited.
Following an oil-price drop, he sees Dow retesting above 48,000, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq advance
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:21 am, by
Dow rebounds above 48,000 as oil plunges on reserve talks; housing beats estimates; eyes CPI.
US three-year note auction yield rises to 3.579%, having previously recorded 3.518% at the prior sale
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:20 am, by
US Treasury 3-year note auction yield rose to 3.579%, up 0.061 points from 3.518% prior.
Nomura expects Riksbank rates to stay unchanged; Swedish inflation missed forecasts, while Iran tensions may lift energy prices
Written on March 11, 2026 at 7:51 am, by
Swedish inflation undershoots persist, but Iran-linked energy shocks threaten; Riksbank holds rates, watches recovery risks.
Silver gains to $89.55 as the dollar weakens and geopolitical tensions rise, up 2.90% in trading
Written on March 11, 2026 at 7:50 am, by
Silver rose 2.9% to $89.55, helped by weaker dollar, lower yields, Fed cut bets, tensions, inflation data.
During North American trading, Sterling rises above 1.3450 as a softer dollar persists amid Middle East tensions
Written on March 11, 2026 at 7:21 am, 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 11, 2026 at 7:21 am, by
Yen steady near 157.60 as dollar eases; oil, Hormuz risks, and rate outlook steer markets.
