March 18, 2026 2:11 pm
Key Moments LME copper inventories increased by 18,775 tonnes to 330,375 tonnes, the highest level since September 2019. Weaker Chinese demand and slower US-bound shipments due to tariffs have coincided with the inventory buildup. Speculative net long positions in copper declined by 284 lots to 32,788 lots, the least bullish stance since October 2023. Inventory […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 1:54 pm
Key Moments U.S. equity index futures were modestly higher by 07:50 ET (11:50 GMT) ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Lululemon Athletica shares moved lower after the company issued a 2026 outlook that came in below analysts’ revenue and profit projections. Constellation Brands advanced in premarket trading after an analyst upgrade to “buy,” […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 1:25 pm
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) falls more than 1%, trading near $4,926 and marking its weakest level since February 18. Expectations for rapid Federal Reserve rate cuts fade as oil-linked inflation risks grow and Middle East tensions intensify. Technical picture turns bearish as XAU/USD drops below $5,000 and the 50-day SMA, while remaining above the 100-day […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 10:21 am
Key Moments KKR plans to invest up to $310 million alongside PMI Electro Mobility Solutions and its e-bus platform Allfleet India. The transaction structure includes a majority stake in Allfleet India and a minority interest in PMI Electro. The deal is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to required regulatory approvals. Strategic Investment in India’s […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 9:45 am
Key Moments Beijing has granted Nvidia approval to sell its H200 AI chips in China after months of regulatory uncertainty. Nvidia is developing a version of the Groq AI chip for use in China, with availability expected in May, according to a source cited by Reuters. CEO Jensen Huang said Nvidia has licenses and purchase […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 7:43 am
Key Moments Solana (SOL) traded at $94 and $95 on Wednesday, holding above a critical support area after a recent breakout. Spot SOL ETFs recorded a $17.81 million inflow on Tuesday following a $2.82 million inflow the prior day, marking five straight days of positive flows since March 10. SOL price broke above a descending […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 7:16 am
Key Moments AUD/JPY trades near 113.00 in early European dealings, holding gains after the Reserve Bank of Australia raised the OCR to 4.10% The RBA delivered a second consecutive 25 bps hike at its March meeting, maintaining a hawkish tone on inflation risks Price action remains firmly above the 100-day EMA around 106.40, with key […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 7:08 am
Key Moments WTI trades below $93.00, falling more than 2.5% and hovering near Monday’s weekly low. US crude inventories rose by 6.56 million barrels in the week ending March 13, which adds pressure on prices. Meanwhile, the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran keeps geopolitical risks elevated after the closure of the Strait […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 3:37 pm
Key Moments EUR/GBP is trading near 0.8640 on Tuesday, showing little movement as traders await ECB and BoE decisions on Thursday. Markets expect both the ECB and BoE to keep benchmark rates unchanged, while still pricing in inflation-related risks. Euro strength today is most pronounced against the Canadian Dollar, supported in part by lower Oil […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 2:41 pm
Key Moments GBP/JPY has been trading around 212.15, remaining close to the prior session’s high as markets look ahead to BoE and BoJ decisions. The sizeable UK-Japan rate gap and a hawkish repricing of BoE expectations amid higher Oil prices are underpinning an upside bias in the pair. Despite a developing bearish flag pattern, GBP/JPY […]
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