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Oil Supply Shock Signals Longer-Term Disruption
Yesterday, oil prices declined, with the Brent benchmark falling by 2.84% to $100.21 and WTI dropping by 5.27% to $93.50. Among other factors, this confirms our view from a few days ago—a renewed widening of the WTI–Brent spread toward $7 after reaching parity last Monday. However, the focus now shifts to broader supply dynamics. The […]
U.S. Futures Slide as Asia Watches Central Banks
Asian trading opened with U.S. stock index futures slightly lower on Tuesday, March 17, as investors digested central bank signals and watched geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Technology stocks helped cushion some losses, reflecting optimism from Wall Street’s overnight gains. RBA Raises Cash Rate Amid Inflation Concerns The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased […]
Weekly Market Outlook | 16 – 20 March
The week is expected to be highly event-driven for global financial markets as investors monitor a combination of geopolitical tensions, major central bank decisions, and key macroeconomic data releases. Escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continue to add uncertainty to global markets, particularly in energy prices and safe-haven […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-16
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EURAUD Attempts a Rebound as ECB Outlook Shifts
There is a second major shift—the first is obviously the oil shock—produced by the current crisis in the Middle East: the policy outlook of the major global central banks has changed rapidly, and this is something we will discuss in greater depth later this week. The discussion is no longer only about accommodative policy and […]
Gold Near $5,000 Amid Middle East War
Gold prices stabilized near the $5,000 level during Monday’s early Asian session, March 16, after briefly dropping to monthly lows around $4,970. The precious metal is attempting to regain upward momentum as traders continue monitoring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Headlines related to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran remain a […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-13
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FTSE 100 Weak but Holding Above 10,000
Several UK macroeconomic releases were published earlier today and they were disappointing across the board: GDP MoM came in flat at 0%, industrial production was also close to flat and below expectations, and the services index was weak as well. The GBP is feeling the impact, losing 0.41% against the USD today and also 0.06% […]
ASX 200 Drops as War Fears Hit Markets
Australia’s stock market opened slightly lower on Friday, March 13, reflecting broader weakness across Pacific and Asian markets as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 slipped about 0.3% in early trading, as traders moved cautiously amid fears that the conflict could disrupt global trade routes and increase […]