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Crude prices skyrocket by +30%, stock markets tumble & week ahead preview

To start the week, we join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing skyrocketing oil pricing amidst tensions in the Middle East and a scheduled G7 meeting to discuss the release of held crude reserves, as well as the fallout across financial markets.

09-03-2026 16:21 GMT by Christian Norman

Gold’s (XAU/USD) Tug of War: : Oil spike, rate fears, and the battle for control

Gold (XAU/USD) is locked in a tug of war as safe-haven demand from escalating Middle East tensions battles the hawkish rate outlook fueled by soaring oil prices. This analysis reviews the impact of the Iran strikes, reduced Fed rate cut expectations, and the potential G-7 oil reserve release. We also cover the technical setup as a breakout looms.

09-03-2026 15:32 GMT by Zain Vawda

Markets Today: Brent crude futures surge 14%, STOXX 600 hits two-month lows as FTSE 100 approaches 10000 psychological level

09-03-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

Large NFP miss and Oil surge to $90 – A Stagflation cocktail ahead of weekend risk

06-03-2026 15:30 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: Rate cut hopes wither as Nikkei and Kospi suffer steep weekly losses. NFP data up next

06-03-2026 10:00 GMT by Zain Vawda

EUR/USD: NFP looms as 1.1578 support faces critical test

05-03-2026 18:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Canadian Dollar loves conflict – Has the CAD reached a long-term bottom?

05-03-2026 16:11 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: KOSPI surges 9.63% to lead Asian rally, Europe struggles, FTSE 100 eyes recovery

05-03-2026 09:46 GMT by Zain Vawda

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