Monthly Archives: March 2026
Gold slides towards weekly losses as the dollar index tops 100, driven by Middle East tensions, inflation fears
Written on March 14, 2026 at 5:51 am, by davin
Gold slid 0.7% as dollar and yields rose; markets await Fed, amid Iran-war supply shock worries.
US CFTC gold net non-commercial positions increased to 163.1K, up from 160.1K previously
Written on March 14, 2026 at 5:50 am, by davin
CFTC data shows gold non-commercial net positions increased to 163.1K from 160.1K, up 3.0K positions overall.
UK CFTC data shows non-commercial GBP net positions fell to £-84.2K, from £-72.7K previously
Written on March 14, 2026 at 5:50 am, by davin
UK CFTC data shows GBP non-commercial net positions widened to -84.2K from -72.7K previously.
US CFTC reports non-commercial oil net positions rising to 228K, up from 172.2K previously
Written on March 14, 2026 at 3:52 am, by davin
CFTC data shows oil net non-commercial positions increased to 228,000 from 172,200 in the previous report.
Australia’s CFTC AUD non-commercial net positions slipped to 54.2K from the prior 67.8K
Written on March 14, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
CFTC data shows Australian dollar non-commercial net positions fell to 54.2K from 67.8K, down 13.6K.
US CFTC reports S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose, narrowing from -168.2K to -134.5K
Written on March 14, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
CFTC data showed S&P 500 non-commercial net shorts narrowed to -134.5K from -168.2K, rising 33.7K.
Eurozone CFTC EUR non-commercial net positions fell to 105.1K, down from 136.5K previously
Written on March 14, 2026 at 3:50 am, by davin
CFTC data shows eurozone EUR non-commercial net positions dropped to 105.1K from 136.5K, down 31.4K.
Japan’s CFTC yen non-commercial net positions fell, widening from -16.6K to -41.4K
Written on March 14, 2026 at 2:52 am, by davin
CFTC data: non-commercial JPY futures net position dropped from -16.6k to -41.4k, deepening shorts significantly.
OCBC’s strategists note USD/KRW nears 1,495, as KRW weakens under geopolitical tensions and higher energy prices
Written on March 14, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
USD/KRW neared 1,495 as won weakened on geopolitical stress, higher energy prices; resistance 1,500-1,510.
As Iran conflict intensifies, oil price surge lifts inflation fears, strengthening dollar amid shifting Fed expectations
Written on March 14, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
Dollar strengthened as Iran crisis lifted oil, inflation fears, and safe-haven demand; key central bank decisions awaited.
