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
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
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 […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-12
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Futures Markets: A Guide for Retail Traders
Futures markets play a central role in global finance, allowing traders and institutions to manage risk, hedge exposures, and speculate on the future price of assets ranging from commodities and indices to currencies and interest rates. Originally developed for producers and commercial hedgers, futures contracts have evolved into some of the most actively traded instruments […]
Gold Treads Water Around $5,150
Despite its reputation as a safe haven, gold has not performed particularly well following the outbreak of tensions in the Middle East. At yesterday’s close in New York, the yellow metal settled at $5,134.39, $144 lower than Friday, February 27, or – if preferred – a decline of 2.72%. Why this move when the safe-haven […]
Brent Hits $100 on Iran War Fears
Global oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, March 12, with Brent crude oil climbing back to the $100 per barrel level despite the largest emergency oil release ever coordinated by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The surge reflects rising fears that the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt one of the world’s most important […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-11
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.







