Monthly Archives: March 2026
TD Securities says Strait of Hormuz tensions and Iran scenarios widen oil prices; ceasefire odds remain modest
Written on March 13, 2026 at 12:01 am, by josephine
Markets eye Strait of Hormuz; Iran conflict risks push oil to $70–75 or $150, boosting inflation, hurting GDP.
From the Oil Crisis to Today: How Wars Drive Gas Prices
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by josephine
Why do wars cause gas prices to rise? From the 1973 oil crisis to the Iran–Israel conflict, history shows how geopolitical tensions can drive global fuel prices higher. | VT Markets
AUD/USD falls as risk worries support the US dollar, despite continuing expectations of RBA tightening measures
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:03 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD slid to 0.7095 as dollar demand rose on geopolitical tensions; Australia rate-hike bets limited downside.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says Brazil’s real bolsters Latin America against global shocks, aided by commodities, high rates
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by josephine
Brazil and the real buoy Latin markets as oil premiums surge and high real rates support stability.
Deutsche Bank expects the ECB to leave policy unchanged, amid Middle East uncertainty and rising energy prices
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank expects ECB to hold rates March 19, citing energy uncertainty; policy tightens only if inflation unanchors.
The EIA reported US natural gas storage fell 38B, beating expectations of a 42B decline
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
EIA reported a 38B cubic feet gas storage withdrawal, 4B smaller than forecast, reducing inventories less than expected.
Trump said higher oil prices benefit America, while his priority remains preventing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:03 pm, by josephine
Trump claims U.S. profits from rising oil prices, ties increase to Iran war, vows stopping nuclear weapons.
Traders eye Campbell’s as it probes a 30-year support level, potentially shaping the next decade ahead
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
Campbell’s shares plunged 14% to 1990s support at $20–$23; holding targets $28–$30; breakdown risks uncharted downside.
EUR/USD falls for a third session as escalating US-Iran war drives demand for the US Dollar
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD dipped near 1.1525 as US-Iran war boosted dollar demand; rising oil pressured euro outlook.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD/JPY hit its highest level since 1990, tested by policy, risk and hikes
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
AUD/JPY hits highest since 1990 on RBA hike bets; risks include geopolitics, volatility, yen strength.
