March 18, 2026 7:52 am
Key Moments EUR/GBP slipped to around 0.8635 in early European trade, breaking a four-day advance. Markets expect the ECB to keep its deposit rate at 2.00%, while interest rate futures fully price in one hike by end-July. The BoE is projected to hold its key rate at 3.75%, with UK labor data and unemployment projections […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 7:26 am
Key Moments EUR/USD has stalled below the mid-1.1500s after rebounding from the 1.1415-1.1410 area, its weakest zone since August 2025. The pair is trapped under the 200-hour SMA at 1.1547, with key Fibonacci resistance at 1.1539 and 1.1569 limiting further upside. Euro has been the strongest major against the US Dollar this week, with EUR […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 3:09 pm
Key Moments Boeing’s CFO indicated the commercial airplanes division is expected to see flat or potentially positive margins this year. The commercial airplanes segment recorded a loss of $632 million in 2025. The unit also reported a larger loss of $2.1 billion in 2024. Outlook from Boeing’s Finance Chief SEATTLE, March 17 (Reuters) – Boeing […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 1:23 pm
Key Moments XAG/USD trades near $80.50 in a tight range as markets wait for the Fed policy decision on Wednesday. Markets expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. Meanwhile, tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran support Silver’s safe-haven demand. Fed Outlook Keeps Silver Cautious Silver (XAG/USD) trades cautiously near $80.50 during Tuesday’s […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 9:49 am
Key Moments Gas prices jumped about 20% after large-scale attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. The national average for regular gasoline is slightly above $3.70 per gallon. E15, a blend with up to 15% ethanol, remains restricted in most states from June 1 to Sept. 15 unless federal waivers are issued. Farm and ethanol groups […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 8:14 am
Key Moments Brent crude is trading around USD 103 per barrel after an initial pullback. Iran has targeted oil and gas infrastructure, including the Shah gas field and facilities in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. Danske Bank warns that Iran’s focus on energy assets could keep oil prices elevated, even if Strait of Hormuz traffic […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 7:13 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) pulled back toward the lower end of its daily range while holding above the $5,000 level during the European session. Escalating conflict in the Middle East supported safe-haven demand, but inflation worries and reduced Fed rate-cut expectations underpinned the US Dollar. Market participants appeared cautious ahead of this week’s FOMC decision […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 3:02 pm
Key Moments ICE May cotton futures advanced 2.06 cents, or 3.1%, to 67.91 cents per lb, the highest level since November 4. The U.S. dollar index declined 0.4% against a currency basket, making dollar-priced cotton more attractive to international buyers. Hedge funds cut their net short position in ICE cotton futures by 9,793 contracts to […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 2:35 pm
Key Moments Apple introduced its second-generation AirPods Max over-ear headphones at a price of $549. The new AirPods Max 2 features Apple’s H2 chip, enhanced active noise cancellation and an updated microphone system. Orders are set to open on March 25 in more than 30 countries, with in-store availability slated for early next month. Apple […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 9:44 am
Key Moments Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has progressively shut three production lines, affecting about 19% of its 1.6 million-ton-per-year capacity. Transit issues linked to the Strait of Hormuz have strained Middle East aluminum supply chains, limiting both exports and alumina feedstock flows. ING analysts see aluminum as structurally tight, with low inventories – particularly in Europe […]
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