It is a year of pump-fakes for all asset classes, and Cryptocurrencies could not sustain the pressure. Just last week, one could have imagined that Cryptos were isolated from the anxiety dampening global assets – but it was too soon to assume that things were going to be so simple. Markets are intercorrelated, and depending
META plunges 7% on layoffs and landmark court verdict. Alphabet down 2% as overall sentiment weighs on risk assets as well. Both stocks broke key support levels, shifting their outlook to distinctly bearish, as geopolitical fears (US-Iran war) also weigh on broader market sentiment. Until Alphabet can stabilize and form a higher low, the path
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YCC, carry trades and the changing role of the yen – FX Markets Skip to main content End of drawer navigation content Marcello Minenna argues that as the BoJ adjusts its policy regime, changes in carry positioning are increasing the instability of the correlation between exchange rates and yield differentials Interest rates have been rising
Carnival earnings preview: Can the cruise giant navigate fuel costs and geopolitical risks? Carnival Corporation is set to report its first-quarter (Q1) 2026 results on 27 March 2026, with investors looking for confirmation that the cruise giant’s strong post-pandemic recovery is continuing into the new financial year. The update will be closely watched as a barometer
Risk aversion has returned to global markets following a high-stakes ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, signaling a breakdown in the 15-point Iran negotiation. As Brent crude rebounds above $105, the focus has shifted to the Saturday, March 28 expiration of the five-day strike pause. Trump’s shift from “productive talks” to warnings of “military obliteration”
Brazil’s mid-month consumer inflation decelerated in March 2026, with the Mid-Month CPI registering a 0.44% month-over-month rise, down from a 0.84% increase in February. The latest reading, updated on 26 March 2026, signals a notable easing in price pressures compared with the previous month. On a month-over-month basis, the indicator shows that price growth in
Headlines: Markets: WTI crude oil up over 3% to $93.35, Brent crude oil up 4% to $106.30 European equities drop back lower; S&P 500 futures down 0.8% US dollar holds slightly firmer across the board 10-year Treasury yields up over 5 bps to 4.38% Gold down 1.4% to $4,442, Silver down 4.5% to $68.03 As
2026.03.26 2026.03.26 Yen Slides Amid Rising Oil Pressures. Forecast as of 26.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The Japanese government doubts that intervening in the Forex market will drive the USD/JPY pair down. The US dollar is strong amid surging Brent crude prices. Let’s discuss this and develop a trading plan. The article covers the following subjects: Major
Hong Kong’s trade deficit increased notably in February from a year ago as imprts grew faster than exports, data from the Census and Statistics Department showed on Thursday. The trade shortfall rose to HK$64.2 billion in February from HK$36.3 billion in the same month last year. In January, the trade balance showed a deficit of
The macro connection between WTI crude oil and Gold is stagflation risk. Higher oil prices via supply side shock (closure of the Strait of Hormuz leads to a lesser oil supply globally, in turn, also creating a second-order effect of lower aggregate demand as input costs of finalized goods and services get more expensive). Hence,
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2026.03.26 2026.03.26 US Dollar Firms as US–Iran De-Escalation Remains Uncertain. Forecast as of 26.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Despite divergent monetary policies, the EUR/USD pair continues to track oil price movements. At the same time, Brent is driven by shifting headlines and rumors surrounding US–Iran negotiations. However, for now, Washington and Tehran are far from reaching an
The stalled US-Iran negotiations have shifted global “Fear Trade” focus toward the Strait of Hormuz’s role as a critical fertilizer bottleneck. With 35% of global Urea exports at risk, benchmark prices have surged, creating a “pincer effect” for the Australian Dollar. Despite high commodity prices, rising input costs for the 2026 winter crop are neutralizing
The NZX 50 added 48 points, or 0.4%, to close at 12,977 on Thursday, extending the previous session’s advance as Wall Street gained on Wednesday. Sentiment was buoyed by renewed optimism over a potential de-escalation of the Iran conflict. Risk appetite also improved following news that U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing on May
In summary: Oil edges higher as geopolitical risk steadily builds Conflicting US-Iran messaging keeps uncertainty elevated Iran denies talks, US insists negotiations underway US claims major degradation of Iran’s military capability Israeli airstrikes continue, Iran hits regional targets Trump pushes for quick end but sets hard deadline Ground operation risk rising (Kharg Island / Hormuz
WSJ (gated) flags Taiwan risk as China tests Trump’s transactional policy stance. Summary: WSJ flags rising uncertainty in US Taiwan policy China sees opportunity in Trump’s approach Taiwan potentially part of broader negotiations Focus on subtle shifts in policy language Arms sales pause signals softer stance risk China increasing military and diplomatic pressure US distracted
