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A look around Markets in a scary post-FOMC morning – Market Outlook

The March FOMC created a vacuum in Markets, pulling down Equity Indexes, Cryptos, Metals and general sentiment. Explore reactions from this morning's Post-FOMC Market bloodshed.

19-03-2026 14:39 GMT by Elior Manier

Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged as war and rising energy prices complicate inflation fight

The Bank of England kept rates unchanged at 3.75% as war in the Middle East and rising energy prices cloud the inflation outlook and complicate the path for UK monetary policy.

19-03-2026 12:59 GMT by Krzysztof Kamiński

Markets Today: European Gas futures soar 25%, Brent hits $119/barrel. Central bank pressure heats up as ECB meeting looms

Middle East tensions cause European markets to slide as gas and oil prices soar. Central banks like the ECB and BoE are now expected to implement rate hikes to combat energy-driven inflation, abandoning prior rate cut forecasts. The report also details FX market reactions and provides technical analysis on the FTSE 100.

19-03-2026 11:50 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Gold medium-term downtrend triggered as $4,960 support broke

Gold (XAU/USD) has entered a medium-term downtrend after breaking below the critical $4,960 support, as a hawkish Federal Reserve and rising 10-year US Treasury real yield weigh on sentiment. With rate cut expectations fading, downside risks persist unless gold reclaims key resistance levels.

19-03-2026 07:01 GMT by Kelvin Wong

A not so friendly FOMC Day – North American Session Market Wrap for March 18

March 18th 2026 North-American Session Recap – A rough FOMC session, which paves the way for even more chaos ahead. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

18-03-2026 20:25 GMT by Elior Manier

FOMC pauses rates yet again, Dollar explodes – Economic Projections and (Updated) Market Reactions

The Fed is holding rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% Market reactions: The US Dollar is exploding higher. and hurting the rest of the Market, Particularly Metals and Stocks

18-03-2026 18:00 GMT by Elior Manier

Dow Jones back below 47,000 as traders prepare for high-impact FOMC – US Stock Market Outlook & Levels

S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq Analysis and pre-FOMC Trading Levels: The Stock Market bleeds as Middle East escalations shatter recent de-correlations. With WTI rebounding toward $100 following strikes on the South Pars Gas Facility, the Dow drops 1% ahead of the key FOMC meeting. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets.

18-03-2026 16:25 GMT by Elior Manier

Morning Market Check – Energy infrastructures attacked in Iran, Bank of Canada holds rates, & US PPI

Bank of Canada holds rates, WTI Crude Oil explodes higher and PPI marks yet another increase – Check out morning reactions and a few key charts ahead of today's FOMC event.

18-03-2026 14:28 GMT by Elior Manier

Gold (XAU/USD) price slides 3.3%. Is Gold offering a discount or facing freefall heading into FOMC?

Gold (XAU/USD) slides 2.3%, aggressively testing the $5,000 psychological support ahead of the FOMC meeting. Will a hawkish Fed trigger a freefall, or is this a discount opportunity?

18-03-2026 12:45 GMT by Zain Vawda

BoJ meeting preview: Balancing act between growth and inflation as USD/JPY approaches 159.45/161.95 key intervention risk zone

The Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates at 0.75% as it navigates stagflation risks driven by the US–Iran war 2026. Despite weak sentiment reflected in the Nikkei 225, rising wages support a tightening bias. Meanwhile, USD/JPY trades near the 159.45–161.95 intervention zone, keeping markets on edge.

18-03-2026 11:11 GMT by Kelvin Wong

Markets Today: European shares rally as Oil retreats; All eyes on FOMC's 'hawkish hold'

European shares extend their recovery on easing oil prices and stronger global sentiment. The US dollar weakens, while other major currencies gain. Focus shifts to the upcoming FOMC meeting, where a 'hawkish hold' is anticipated, possibly adjusting 'Dot Plot' projections to zero rate cuts for 2026. Technical analysis suggests a downside tilt for the FTSE 100

18-03-2026 09:35 GMT by Zain Vawda

USD/JPY Conundrum: Intervention risk looms as central banks meet (Fed-BoJ double-header)

USD/JPY nears 160.00 amid a high-stakes "central bank double-header." This analysis details the Fed and BoJ's upcoming decisions, potential rate impacts, and key scenarios that could trigger FX intervention by the Japanese Ministry of Finance this week.

18-03-2026 00:13 GMT by Zain Vawda

Technical levels for major FX pairs ahead of the FOMC

FX Markets aggressively mean-reverted since the last FOMC, with the ongoing War largely changing the Market picture Get access to trading levels for each Major pair ahead of tomorrow's Meeting. EUR/USD, USD/CAD, USD/CHF, AUD/USD, GBP/USD and more.

17-03-2026 20:23 GMT by Elior Manier

Head and Shoulders in WTI! Is the rally over for Crude Oil? Stock Markets Mixed ahead of FOMC

Crude Oil and Dow Jones update: The WTI rally faces exhaustion as the elimination of key Iranian figures signals a potential conflict turning point. WTI forms a Head and Shoulders pattern eyeing $85, while the Dow rejects its channel bound ahead of the FOMC. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the markets.

17-03-2026 19:16 GMT by Elior Manier

FOMC Meeting Preview: A ‘hawkish hold’ as geopolitical risk & stagflation fears rise, implications for the DXY & Dow Jones

The March 18 FOMC meeting will confirm the end of predictable rate cuts. With the labor market cooling and inflation rising due to the Middle East conflict, the Fed faces a tough balancing act. A "hawkish hold" is expected, extending the US Dollar rally and presenting a risk triangle for the Dow Jones amid leadership uncertainty and political pressure.

17-03-2026 18:26 GMT by Zain Vawda

Pre-FOMC Metals review: Platinum (XPT/USD) outperforms its peers, Copper (XCU/USD) struggles

Copper (XCU/USD) and Platinum (XPT/USD) update: Alternative metals show diverging trends as WTI oil rebounds without triggering broad market selloffs ahead of the Federal Reserve's Summary of Economic Projections. While Copper struggles, Platinum firmly holds the $2,000 level. Explore a multi-timeframe technical analysis of the commodities.

17-03-2026 15:09 GMT by Elior Manier

Markets Today: RBA hike rates, European shares eye lower open, ZEW sentiment, ADP employment data up next

Asian markets surge on AI-driven tech stocks (Samsung, SK Hynix) while US-Iran conflict uncertainty weighs on Europe and fuels a US dollar safe-haven rally. Oil prices jump on Strait of Hormuz concerns, and the RBA hiked rates. Full analysis of FX, commodities, and FTSE 100 technicals.

17-03-2026 07:21 GMT by Zain Vawda

Chart alert: Hawkish RBA provides support for AUD/USD, bulls need to break back above 0.7140

The AUD/USD remains volatile after a failed breakout above 0.7140, as commodity strength clashes with rising risk aversion tied to the US–Iran war 2026. A hawkish outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia is providing support, with 0.7015 acting as key support and a sustained break above 0.7140 needed to revive bullish momentum.

17-03-2026 02:18 GMT by Kelvin Wong

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Chaotic flows to start a Central Bank week – North American Session Market Wrap for March 16

March 16th 2026 North-American Session Recap – Oil corrects but volatility remains high ahead of tonight's RBA and FOMC meeting on Wednesday. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

16-03-2026 20:27 GMT by Elior Manier

The Impact of US Tariffs on Precious Metals

Metals fake-out to the downside; Opportunity? – Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver (XAG/USD) update

Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) update: Metals face unusual selling pressure as surging Oil prices drive long-lasting inflation fears. With Gold fragilely holding 5,000 dollars and Silver near 80 dollars, non-yielding assets struggle against rising rate expectations. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the commodities.

16-03-2026 19:41 GMT by Elior Manier