Franklin Templeton closes $5bn yen options book – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Counterparty Radar: Asset manager’s bets on USD/JPY soured as yen weakened through Q4 Franklin Templeton dramatically shrunk its US dollar/yen foreign exchange options positions during the fourth quarter, after call and put spread trades betting on […]
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Loonie weakened as oil prices pulled back, with markets turning cautious while awaiting clarity on ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran. Brent crude easing to the 100 level has triggered a de-risking move in energy-linked assets, removing a key pillar of support for the Canadian Dollar. The move reflects more than just oil price
Solana resumes its gradual ascent Over the past few weeks, Solana (SOL) has traded in a transitional phase, with price action shaped by a mix of improving ecosystem developments, shifting institutional interest and still-fragile market conviction. The period has been characterised by alternating bursts of strength and renewed hesitation, reflecting a market that is stabilising after
Headlines: Markets: WTI crude oil down 5.8% to $86.85 Germany DAX up 1.7%, France CAC 40 up 1.7% S&P 500 futures up 0.9% on the day USD little changed, AUD lags on the day 10-year Treasury yields down 7 bps to 4.32% Gold and silver both up a little over 2% to $4,571 and $73.06
2026.03.25 2026.03.25 Aussie Remains Subdued After RBA Cash Rate Hike. Forecast as of 25.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Reserve Bank of Australia was inclined to leave the cash rate unchanged in March, citing uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. However, it decided to increase it. Nevertheless, the rate hike did not help the
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2026.03.25 2026.03.25 US Dollar Stages Resilient Rebound. Forecast as of 25.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Unlike oil prices, which plummeted in response to news of negotiations between the US and Iran, the EUR/USD pair remains buoyant. Any stalemate in the talks between the two sides could strengthen the US dollar. Let’s discuss this topic and make a
Markets are turning cautiously positive as hopes build around a potential ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing the current supply-side shock. The tone has shifted from outright panic earlier in the week to a more measured phase of “probing for a bottom,” though conviction remains limited. Oil remains the key anchor. Brent
It’s a testing moment for markets as we await the outcome of talks between the US and Iran. Trump’s message on Monday was a bit out of the blue but the playbook looks to be one that we have seen before. It is a very similar one to how he went about on the trade/tariffs
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Zain Vawda Market Analyst Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled him towards a career as an analyst. He
Summary: Conway frames cost of living as purchasing power, not just inflation, with NZ prices structurally high vs OECD Pandemic inflation lifted price levels ~26%, while income growth only just kept pace Real wages modestly higher, but purchasing power still only around OECD average Middle East conflict flagged as a new inflation risk via energy
2026.03.24 2026.03.25 Weekly Economic Calendar for 30.03.2026–05.04.2026 Jana Kanehttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/jana-kane/ Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to jolt markets, keeping volatility elevated. The week ahead could bring further swings, with investors highly sensitive to headline risk and key US macro data. Friday’s Labor Department report on the job market will be in sharp focus. Furthermore,
