Monthly Archives: March 2026
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 12:01 am, by josephine
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 12:00 am, by josephine
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 30, 2026 at 11:02 pm, by josephine
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 30, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
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 30, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slid below 1.1500 as dollar surged on risk aversion, oil prices, and shifting rate expectations.
Bitcoin Holds Near $67k to New Crypto Rule
Written on March 30, 2026 at 10:13 pm, by josephine
Bitcoin steadies near $67K as the Labour Department proposes a 401(k) framework for crypto and other alternative assets. | VT Markets
Societe Generale economists foresee March Eurozone headline inflation surging on energy, as core edges lower under hawkish ECB
Written on March 30, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by josephine
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 30, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by josephine
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 30, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
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 30, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
National Bank warns Iran conflict could disrupt energy supplies, mining Hormuz and attacking Kharg, triggering lasting price shocks.
