Monthly Archives: March 2026
Reuters cites comments from Donald Trump, telling the Financial Times the US could seize Iran’s oil supplies
Written on March 30, 2026 at 10:00 am, by davin
Trump threatened seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, cited progress in talks; markets lifted dollar, WTI.
BoJ’s March meeting opinions reveal divided views on potential rate rises amid conflict in the Middle East
Written on March 30, 2026 at 9:31 am, by davin
BoJ members see potential rate hikes if forecasts hold; Middle East risks, wages, inflation guide timing.
Amid Middle East conflict fears, USD/CAD rises for a sixth session, nearing 1.3900, a two-month high
Written on March 30, 2026 at 9:30 am, by davin
USD/CAD hits 1.3900 as Middle East tensions boost dollar; investors await US jobs data, oil surge.
Amid Middle East conflict, WTI crude rises again, retesting $100 and extending gains for four consecutive sessions
Written on March 30, 2026 at 9:01 am, by davin
WTI tops $100 as Red Sea threat fears and Middle East conflict drive supply concerns higher.
Amid invasion fears, Sterling weakens versus the Dollar, trading near 1.3240, a fortnight low
Written on March 30, 2026 at 9:00 am, by davin
Sterling slid to 1.3240 as Iran invasion fears boosted dollar, hit risk assets; focus shifts to US data.
Villeroy said ECB officials stand ready to respond should energy-led inflation spread more widely across prices
Written on March 30, 2026 at 8:30 am, by davin
Villeroy said ECB may act if energy-driven inflation spreads, but it’s too early for rate-hike timing.
Early Asian trade sees EUR/USD near 1.1490, down 0.15%, fifth-day drop amid Iran warning of US ground attacks
Written on March 30, 2026 at 8:01 am, by davin
EUR/USD extends five-day slide as Iran tensions sour risk mood; dollar rises, traders await Germany CPI data.
With Middle East war in its fifth week, the yen weakens further against the US dollar
Written on March 30, 2026 at 8:00 am, by davin
Yen fell as Middle East tensions boosted dollar demand; USD/JPY hit 160.50, with intervention risks ahead.
Amid Iran’s warning over US ground action, the Australian Dollar starts week lower near 0.6850 against USD
Written on March 30, 2026 at 7:30 am, by davin
AUD slips to 0.6850 as Iran tensions rise; risk appetite weakens, USD edges up before jobs data.
Near the bottom, Thursday’s ceasefire rally faded quickly; S&P 500 reversed pre-Europe, buying little time
Written on March 30, 2026 at 6:30 am, by davin
Ceasefire headline briefly lifts S&P 500, then fades; equities downtrend persists as tensions rise, oil climbs.
