Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid geopolitical tensions and a stronger US Dollar, NZD/USD sinks to November lows around 0.5715
Written on March 31, 2026 at 7:30 am, by davin
NZD/USD fell near 0.5715 as strong US Dollar, Iran tensions, and oil risks pressured the pair.
Rising Middle East tensions buoy the US Dollar, driving GBP/USD to a four-month low amid climbing oil
Written on March 31, 2026 at 7:01 am, by davin
GBP/USD hit four-month low near 1.3185 as Middle East tensions boosted dollar, oil, and safe-haven flows.
Markets recover as Trump suggests potential Iran talks; Dow gains 415 points, S&P 0.5%, Nasdaq 0.3%
Written on March 31, 2026 at 7:00 am, by davin
US stocks rebounded as Trump-Iran talks eased fears; oil jumped; Fed held rates; key US data awaited.
Gold remains steady as easing yields help, while a stronger US Dollar limits advances amid Middle East tensions
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:31 am, by davin
Gold slips from highs as Middle East tensions and shifting Fed rate expectations support dollar, pressure bullion.
USD/JPY dropped to about 159.60 after topping 160, as Japan reiterated warnings over yen weakness
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:30 am, by davin
USD/JPY slid to 159.60 after Japan warned of intervention; Middle East tensions and Fed patience capped dollar losses.
With the US Dollar firmer, EUR/USD falls beneath 1.1500, trading near 1.1444 after five declines
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:01 am, by davin
EUR/USD slid below 1.1500 as dollar surged on risk aversion, oil prices, and shifting rate expectations.
Societe Generale economists foresee March Eurozone headline inflation surging on energy, as core edges lower under hawkish ECB
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:00 am, by davin
March euro area inflation seen rising on energy, core easing; ECB hawkish, watching surveys, PMIs, lending.
Powell told Harvard economics students the Fed can pause, balancing its dual mandate amid tensions
Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:31 am, by davin
Powell cites Fed goal tension, favors wait-and-see; tariff, Middle East risks; inflation aims 2%, job market tough.
Following Mimura’s bold-action warning, the yen steadied after USD/JPY surged near 160.50 at open
Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:30 am, by davin
USD/JPY hit 160.50 as yen weakened; Mimura warned “bold action.” Intervention unlikely; Japan jobs, sales, output due.
NBC’s Angelo Katsoras warns an Iran conflict may disrupt oil and gas, threatening Hormuz and infrastructure
Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:01 am, by davin
National Bank warns Iran conflict could disrupt energy supplies, mining Hormuz and attacking Kharg, triggering lasting price shocks.
