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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

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

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

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

RBA Preview: Why a 25bps hike to 4.1% is the most likely outcome

A geopolitical "nightmare scenario", the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure forces the RBA's abrupt pivot. We analyze the high probability of a 25bps hike to 4.1%, the risk of a tightening cycle toward 4.35%, and key technical levels for AUD/USD volatility.

16-03-2026 14:33 GMT by Zain Vawda

Monetary policy in focus, WTI hovers around $100 & week ahead

With all signs pointing towards a bumper week of trading, join OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing current question marks over global monetary policy amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

16-03-2026 13:04 GMT by Christian Norman

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Markets Today: Chinese data positive as Middle East conflict remains tense. Oil steady, FTSE 100 consolidate. Canada CPI up next

This article analyzes the market's cautious start to the week, driven by surging oil prices due to Middle East conflict and investor anticipation of critical policy decisions from eight major central banks, including the Fed and ECB. The report details mixed stock performances in Asia and Europe, a slight dip in the US dollar, and strong gains for the Australian dollar.

16-03-2026 09:53 GMT by Zain Vawda

The Financial Damage of War – Markets Weekly Outlook

A week ahead preview: Traders haven't seen enough volatility throughout last week; anyway they will have to get ready for a sweep of Rate Decisions next week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)

13-03-2026 20:14 GMT by Elior Manier

Latest in UK, US & Canadian economic data, oil markets & week ahead

In today’s episode, we join Nick Syiek (TraderNick) and podcast host Jonny Hart in discussing the latest in financial markets, including the latest fundamental data releases from the US, UK, and Canada. We also look ahead to a bumper week of trading, including rate decisions from the RBA, BoE, Fed, BoJ, BoC & SNB.

13-03-2026 19:17 GMT by Christian Norman

Markets Today: Dollar and Oil Dominate as Traders Brace for US data barrage, FTSE 100 breaks key support zone

Geopolitical tensions from the US-Israel-Iran conflict drive a second straight week of global market losses. Oil prices remain elevated, fueling inflation fears and leading the US dollar to surge to a 3-month high as a safe haven. Asian and European stocks retreated sharply, with tech cyclicals most affected. US Data ahead.

13-03-2026 09:19 GMT by Zain Vawda

Retreating but Not Defeated: AUD/USD bulls find hope in technical support and hawkish RBA

AUD/USD retreats from a multi-year peak due to USD strength and geopolitical tensions. However, hawkish RBA action, technical support at the 100/200-day MAs suggest bulls may limit the downside ahead of critical US PCE data.

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

USD extends its lead as Fed cuts price out: USD/JPY to new cycle highs

USD/JPY update: The US Dollar surges against the Yen to new highs as escalating conflict drives Oil prices higher, reinforcing the Petrodollar. With rate traders pricing out 40 basis points of 2026 Fed cuts due to inflation fears, the Greenback maintains its outperformance. Explore an intraday technical analysis of the currency.

12-03-2026 19:55 GMT by Elior Manier

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