Monthly Archives: March 2026
WTI crude dips to about $82.30 as G7 weighs reserve release and IEA convenes emergency talks
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by davin
WTI slips near $82.30 as G7 weighs strategic oil reserve release amid heightened Strait of Hormuz tensions.
On Tuesday, gold trades above $5,200, supported by weaker dollar and yields after $5,000 rebound
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Gold rose 1.63% to $5,222 as dollar and yields fell amid US-Iran war uncertainty.
Cautious markets and a softer Dollar lift EUR/USD near 1.1645, extending Euro gains for third day
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
EUR/USD rose near 1.1645 as dollar softened, Iran war tensions persisted, oil fell, central banks cautious.
Japan’s Economy Minister Akazawa told Reuters he raised energy conditions and potential oil reserve releases with G7 ministers
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by davin
Japan’s Akazawa says G7 discussed potential oil reserve releases as ministers plan measures to stabilize global energy supplies.
The AI Revolution Still Depends on Oil — Here’s Why

Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:19 pm, by davin
Artificial intelligence may power the future, but it still relies on oil. Discover how energy, infrastructure, and geopolitics support the AI revolution.
Nordea’s chief analyst says Sweden’s recovery remains intact despite January GDP drop, with services growing
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by davin
Sweden’s January GDP fell 1.1% monthly; war uncertainty likely keeps Riksbank cautious, wait-and-see stance.
Haddad says NOK lags as oil falls, while February inflation exceeds Norges Bank forecasts, challenging cuts
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by davin
Norwegian krone weak as oil falls; February inflation eased but stayed above Norges Bank forecasts, muddying outlook.
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7125, aided by firmer Australian yields, as a weaker US dollar underpins momentum
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
AUD/USD rose to 0.7125 as USD softened; China surplus surged; RBA hike odds rose; yields hit 5%.
Nomura expects the ECB to keep rates unchanged until 2026, if energy futures return pre-conflict levels
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by davin
Nomura expects ECB rates steady through 2026, but sustained higher energy prices could force multiple hikes.
Commerzbank’s Fritsch says oil hinges on Iran and Hormuz risks, despite reserve releases and OECD stockpiles
Written on March 10, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by davin
Oil surged over 20% on Iran-Hormuz fears; gains faded as markets weighed reserves, shale response, reopening.