Monthly Archives: March 2026
USD/CHF stays steady as Federal Reserve expectations and oil-led US Dollar demand curb Swiss Franc gains
Written on March 21, 2026 at 7:57 am, by davin
Swiss franc steadied near 0.7878 per dollar as Middle East tensions and higher oil prices boosted USD demand.
Baker Hughes reports US oil rigs rising to 414, compared with the previous count of 412
Written on March 21, 2026 at 7:57 am, by davin
Baker Hughes reports US active oil rigs rose to 414, up two rigs from the previous 412 count.
After two days’ steep falls, gold slid further, nearing $4,500, heading for a third weekly loss
Written on March 21, 2026 at 7:28 am, by davin
Gold slid to February lows near $4,500 as higher-for-longer rates, stronger dollar, and yields pressured prices.
Driven by Iran war and hawkish Fed, he sees US indices drop, extending four-week losses
Written on March 21, 2026 at 7:27 am, by davin
US stocks slid for fourth weekly loss as Middle East tensions, oil surge, and quadruple witching rattled markets.
EUR/USD edges lower, sellers dominate below 1.1600, as firmer dollar caps euro rebound attempts
Written on March 21, 2026 at 6:57 am, by davin
EUR/USD slipped as dollar rebounded, staying below key averages; resistance 1.1600, support 1.1400, momentum muted overall.
Sterling weakens as GBP/USD falls under 1.3350, driven by oil strength, conflict fears and Fed expectations
Written on March 21, 2026 at 6:57 am, by davin
GBP/USD dropped 0.84% as Middle East tensions, surging oil, and 2026 Fed-cut doubts boosted dollar.
Heightened Middle East conflict and rising oil drive risk aversion, pushing GBP/USD below 1.3350 as dollar strengthens
Written on March 21, 2026 at 6:28 am, by davin
GBP/USD slid 0.84% as Middle East conflict and oil-driven inflation boosted dollar; Fed cuts for 2026 vanished.
Geopolitical strains spark safe-haven buying, pushing AUD/USD to 0.7040 despite Australia’s supportive rate settings
Written on March 21, 2026 at 6:27 am, by davin
AUD/USD slid to 0.7040 as risk aversion boosted USD; RBA hikes couldn’t offset Middle East tensions.
USD/CAD climbs from lows, pressured by soft Canadian retail sales and strengthened US dollar support
Written on March 21, 2026 at 5:57 am, by davin
USD/CAD climbed to 1.3735 as weak Canadian retail sales and a rebounding US dollar boosted.
Nordea’s Sara Midtgaard says the Fed held rates and signalled gradual easing with future 25bp cuts
Written on March 21, 2026 at 5:57 am, by davin
Fed holds rates at 3.5–3.75%, signals no near-term cuts; slow easing depends on inflation progress, risks.
