Monthly Archives: March 2026
Sterling falls near 1.3320 as Middle East tensions boost dollar demand and dampen GBP/USD risk appetite
Written on March 23, 2026 at 12:51 am, by davin
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 12:51 am, by davin
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 12:50 am, by davin
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 10:50 pm, by davin
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 10:50 pm, by davin
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 3:50 pm, by davin
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 4:51 am, by davin
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 4:51 am, by davin
Reuters poll: Banxico expected to hold 7% rate March 26, amid Middle East war concerns.
US CFTC data shows S&P 500 non-commercial net positions rose to -113.1K from -134.5K
Written on March 21, 2026 at 4:50 am, by davin
CFTC data shows S&P 500 net positions rose to -113.1k from -134.5k, nearing zero still.
US CFTC data shows non-commercial gold net positions at 159.9K, down from 163.1K previously
Written on March 21, 2026 at 2:52 am, by davin
CFTC data shows non-commercial net gold futures positions fell to 159.9K from 163.1K, down 3.2K.
