Monthly Archives: March 2026
Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Hormuz closure, vowed continued base attacks, and promised martyr retaliation
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:55 pm, by davin
Mojtaba Khamenei’s first TV address vows continued strikes, Hormuz closure, Quds Day unity, and revenge.
WTI moves beyond $90 as conflict supply fears persist, despite planned reserve releases and brief-war expectations
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by davin
WTI topped $90 despite a 400mn barrel reserve release, as Hormuz shipping disruptions kept supply fears elevated.
Trump said higher oil prices benefit America, while his priority remains preventing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by davin
Trump claims U.S. profits from rising oil prices, ties increase to Iran war, vows stopping nuclear weapons.
Traders eye Campbell’s as it probes a 30-year support level, potentially shaping the next decade ahead
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by davin
Campbell’s shares plunged 14% to 1990s support at $20–$23; holding targets $28–$30; breakdown risks uncharted downside.
EUR/USD falls for a third session as escalating US-Iran war drives demand for the US Dollar
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by davin
EUR/USD dipped near 1.1525 as US-Iran war boosted dollar demand; rising oil pressured euro outlook.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD/JPY hit its highest level since 1990, tested by policy, risk and hikes
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by davin
AUD/JPY hits highest since 1990 on RBA hike bets; risks include geopolitics, volatility, yen strength.
Nomura expects the ECB to hold the 2.00% deposit rate, avoiding reactions to Iran-driven inflation shocks
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Nomura expects ECB to hold rates despite Iran conflict, awaiting clearer inflation evidence; hikes possible from June.
Economists expect the Bank of England to maintain 3.75% interest rates at its forthcoming March meeting, Reuters poll
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by davin
Reuters poll: BoE seen holding rates at 3.75% in March; cuts to 3.25% expected.
ING economists Brzeski and Biehl warn Eurozone households’ purchasing power is being eroded as oil prices rise, hitting fuel spending
Written on March 12, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by davin
Rising oil prices squeeze eurozone purchasing power; driving normalises, fuel spending rises unevenly, worsening confidence broadly.
HSBC expects global and US equities to benefit from AI, fiscal spending and cyclicals boosting earnings momentum
Written on March 12, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
HSBC backs global and US equities as AI-driven earnings, fiscal tailwinds and cyclicals broaden opportunities beyond technology.
