Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid Middle East tensions and higher oil, USD/CAD stays near 1.3725 as traders weigh Fed, BoC stances
Written on March 23, 2026 at 3:01 am, by josephine
USD/CAD steadied near 1.3725 as Middle East tensions, diverging Fed-BoC tones, and elevated oil prices shaped sentiment.
Despite ongoing Middle East conflict, the Japanese yen weakens against the US dollar during early Asian trading
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:03 am, by josephine
Yen weakened against dollar as Middle East risks rose; Hormuz threats boosted USD, limited near 160.00.
Sterling falls near 1.3320 as Middle East tensions boost dollar demand and dampen GBP/USD risk appetite
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:02 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slips near 1.3320 as Middle East escalation boosts safe-haven USD demand; UK leaders discuss fallout.
During early Asian trading, EUR/USD slips near 1.1560 as Middle East tensions spur volatility, hurting risk assets
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:01 am, by josephine
EUR/USD slipped near 1.1560 as Middle East tensions spurred risk aversion; ECB speakers awaited amid uncertainty.
Iran’s parliament speaker warned financiers funding the US military budget they could face Iranian retaliation
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:01 am, by josephine
Qalibaf threatens US military funders, warns on treasury bonds; Araghchi says Hormuz open, urges respect.
Bessent told NBC that Trump may escalate and de-escalate simultaneously, as both actions can overlap
Written on March 22, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
Treasury Secretary Bessent said escalation may enable de-escalation as Trump keeps options open; dollar rises on risk-off.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, risk aversion lifts the US dollar, pushing AUD/USD down near 0.7000
Written on March 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD neared 0.7000 as Middle East tensions boosted USD demand; RBA rate hikes offered AUD support.
As US-Israel fighting with Iran continues into week four, Trump sets Iran 48-hour Hormuz ultimatum
Written on March 22, 2026 at 5:01 pm, by josephine
Fourth week of US-Israel-Iran war sees Hormuz threats, energy targets warnings, and Iranian missile strikes.
XAG/USD silver slid 6.8%, trading at $67.89, heading for weekly losses exceeding 15.7%
Written on March 21, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
Silver slumped 6.8% to $67.89, suffering a 15.7% weekly drop as momentum turned bearish.
Reuters poll expects Banxico to keep rates at 7%, as Middle East conflict heightens inflation concerns
Written on March 21, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
Reuters poll: Banxico expected to hold 7% rate March 26, amid Middle East war concerns.
