Monthly Archives: March 2026
WTI trades near $85.50, holding gains despite volatility, as Hormuz Strait disruption threatens oil supplies
Written on March 10, 2026 at 3:02 pm, by josephine
WTI hovered near $85.50 as Hormuz closure disrupted supply; Trump suggested escorts, sanctions waivers; IEA weighed reserves.
ING’s Chris Turner says EUR/USD defended 1.1500; oil-driven rate repricing favours euro/sterling, narrowing swaps
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:08 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD held 1.1500 as oil shock lifted G10 rates; narrowing swap spreads may support euro, resistance 1.1650.
In January, Italy’s monthly Producer Price Index rose to 1.5%, up from -0.7% previously
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:07 pm, by josephine
Italy’s producer price index rose 1.5% month-on-month in January, reversing December’s -0.7% decline.
Italy’s annual producer price inflation fell to -1.6%, down from -1.4%, during January
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:06 pm, by josephine
Italy’s PPI fell to -1.6% in January year-on-year, down 0.2 points from December’s -1.4%.
In 2026, KOSPI’s 25% rise after 2025’s 75% surge faces volatility, questioning continued gains
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:06 pm, by josephine
KOSPI surges despite Iran-war volatility; oil above $100 and heavyweight stocks drive wild swings, valuations attractive.
Commerzbank says Brent surged to $120 then eased after Trump signalled Iran conflict resolution was imminent
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:05 pm, by josephine
Brent surged then eased as Trump hinted Iran conflict resolution, sanctions waiver, escorts; G7 pledged energy support.
Hardman reports the US Dollar weakened as Trump eased Middle East fears and oil retreated sharply
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
Dollar weakens as Trump calms Middle East fears; oil retreats, yield spreads shift, risking reversal of gains.
Carsten Brzeski says January’s sharp export and import falls dampen optimism about Germany’s 2026 recovery hopes
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
Germany’s exports fell in January, imports slid sharply, boosting surplus, as tariffs and China weakness weigh.
Gold retains modest gains into the European session, but upbeat risk sentiment keeps it below $5,200
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
Gold steadies below $5,200 amid Iran tensions, oil-driven inflation fears, softer dollar, and key US inflation data.
Markets Seek Clarity as Oil Stakes Rise
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:27 am, by maya
Key Takeaways As the week unfolds, attention turns to a major source of market sentiment: the intensifying political debate surrounding the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, widely known as the CLARITY Act. The legislation was originally designed to reset the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. After passing the House Continue Reading
