Amid recent geopolitical developments, futures on the implied volatility of the S&P 500—the VIX—rose to touch the 30 level on Monday, March 9, a level last seen in April 2025. In a recent note published by a professional volatility trader, it was argued that when the VIX closes above 30, opportunities for volatility traders tend […]
Asian Stocks Rise Ahead of U.S. CPI
Asian stock markets posted modest gains on Wednesday, March 11, as investors positioned themselves ahead of the highly anticipated U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, a key indicator that could influence the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Regional equities moved slightly higher after a volatile start to the week driven by sharp fluctuations in global […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-10
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Nikkei Rebounds on Strong GDP Data
As per the data released overnight, Japan’s GDP expanded more than expected in the final quarter of 2025, with annualized growth of +1.3% in Q4 2025, compared with +1.2% expected and +0.2% in the previous reading. The stronger performance was mainly driven by robust business investment, which increased 1.3% (vs. 0.2% in the flash estimate). […]
Bitcoin Reclaims $70K as Oil Fears Ease
Bitcoin has climbed back above the $70,000 level after a short-lived weekend correction that briefly pushed the world’s largest cryptocurrency down to around $65,000. The recovery highlights Bitcoin’s growing resilience during periods of global market volatility. The price rebound occurred early Tuesday, March 10, in East Asia trading hours, as broader financial markets stabilized following […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-09
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
Weekly Market Outlook | 9 – 13 March
Global markets enter the second week of March in a state of heightened volatility, as the traditional “inflation-versus-growth” debate has been abruptly overshadowed by geopolitical risk. Liquidity conditions remain stable but sentiment has shifted decisively toward defensive positioning following the sudden escalation in the Middle East. Coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure on […]
Brent Surges 29%, Spread with WTI Briefly Hits 0
This morning, Brent crude surged by 29%, reaching $119.50 per barrel, briefly matching the spread with WTI—typically positive—and bringing it close to zero. The intraday high for U.S. crude was $119.40. This shock start to the week adds to the gains recorded over the last five trading sessions, totaling 35%—the biggest gain in futures trading […]
US Markets Brace as Oil Hits $120
U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday, March 9, signaling a turbulent start to the trading week as oil prices surged toward $120 per barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 800 points, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures fell around 1.6%, reflecting […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-06
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.







