Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, the Dow opened steeply lower while crude oil climbed beyond $100 a barrel
Written on March 10, 2026 at 12:01 am, by josephine
US stocks slid as US-Iran tensions lifted oil above $100, hitting travel shares; energy and defence gained.
EUR/USD recovers after a bearish gap as the Dollar retreats, lifting the Euro from three-month lows
Written on March 10, 2026 at 12:00 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounded after a bearish gap as dollar softened; Middle East tensions, oil inflation, and US data dominated.
Supported by upbeat Chinese inflation, AUD/USD edges up near 0.7040, though USD strength caps increases
Written on March 9, 2026 at 11:02 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD rose near 0.7040 as strong China CPI/PPI boosted AUD, but USD demand capped gains.
Despite supportive rate expectations, the Euro weakens against the Dollar as markets prioritise heightened geopolitical risks
Written on March 9, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD slipped 0.5%, bearish momentum persists amid geopolitical risks; support 1.1520-1.15, resistance 1.1650, range-bound.
After Amazon tested the $208 pre-market gap-fill, a bounce is less likely; lower support may follow
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
Amazon hit the $208 gap-fill premarket; bounce odds fell. Below $208, watch $201 support, then $193.
HSBC Asset Management says geopolitical tensions lifted oil prices, heightened volatility, and prompted rotation amid growth risks
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
HSBC warns geopolitical oil spikes may lift volatility; brief shock manageable, sustained $100+ crude could hurt growth, profits.
ING’s Chris Turner says USD/JPY nears Japan’s intervention zone; coordination unlikely, yet action could trigger sharp falls
Written on March 9, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears intervention zone; oil-driven shocks lift volatility. Coordinated US-Japan action unlikely, limiting sustained downside moves.
Commerzbank says Germany’s industry stays weak, as January orders fell sharply after earlier contract distortions
Written on March 9, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
German industrial orders plunged 11.1% in January; excluding big contracts, demand flat, production down 0.5%.
During the European session, GBP/USD drops 0.5% near 1.3350, with further losses expected below 1.3250
Written on March 9, 2026 at 7:03 pm, by josephine
Pound Sterling slid to 1.3350 as safe-haven Dollar demand rose amid escalating Middle East conflict tensions.
During London trading, US futures steady after Asia’s fall, while oil tensions keep sentiment fragile overall
Written on March 9, 2026 at 7:02 pm, by josephine
US index futures rebounded in London; sentiment stayed weak amid Middle East tensions, higher oil, and key levels.
