Monthly Archives: March 2026
Asian shares plunged amid Middle East tensions, after Trump’s ultimatum, with Iran threatening ongoing Hormuz closure fears
Written on March 23, 2026 at 7:03 am, by josephine
Asian stocks slid as Trump warned Iran over Hormuz; Middle East tensions heightened energy supply fears.
Middle East supply worries keep WTI elevated near $98.10 per barrel, despite easing from earlier highs
Written on March 23, 2026 at 6:04 am, by josephine
WTI held near $98 as Trump warned Iran; Hormuz disruption and Saudi cuts heightened supply concerns.
Reuters reports Saudi Aramco reduced April crude deliveries to Asia again, following Hormuz trade disruption amid conflict
Written on March 23, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
Saudi Aramco cuts April crude supplies to Asia amid Hormuz disruption, tightening refinery feedstock and capping output.
USD/JPY extends a second-day rise to mid-159s, as Yen softens, though intervention fears may limit gains
Written on March 23, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
USD/JPY holds near 159 as BOJ tightening and intervention talk offset Fed outlook, oil, Middle East tensions.
Amid Asian trade, GBP/USD stayed near 1.3335 as stronger US dollar and Middle East tensions lifted oil above $100
Written on March 23, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slips to 1.3335 as dollar strengthens; oil tops $100; BoE holds rates; bearish technicals prevail.
Asian trading sees EUR/CAD recover from lower open, hovering near 1.5830 as oil boosts CAD
Written on March 23, 2026 at 5:03 am, by josephine
EUR/CAD rebounded from a gap lower as oil-firm Canadian Dollar, boosted by Middle East tensions, capped gains.
Birol says the Middle East crisis is severe, consulting governments worldwide and considering further oil stock releases
Written on March 23, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
IEA chief Birol consults governments on oil releases; says Hormuz reopening crucial as Middle East crisis worsens.
AUD/USD slips below 0.7000 after bearish gap, hitting one-week low; selling momentum remains restrained so far
Written on March 23, 2026 at 5:01 am, by josephine
AUD/USD hit one-week low near 0.7000 as dollar strength and tensions offset RBA hawkishness support.
After gapping lower, EUR/USD regains losses near 1.1560, testing descending-channel resistance above nine-day EMA
Written on March 23, 2026 at 5:01 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds near 1.1560, testing descending-channel resistance; short-term support holds, but broader bearish momentum persists.
Japan’s Mimura said the government stands ready to act broadly to address foreign exchange volatility promptly
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
Japan’s top FX official says government may act on all fronts to curb volatility; USD/JPY near 159.44.
