March 18, 2026 1:46 pm
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 183.50 on Wednesday, showing little change as traders wait for Thursday’s ECB and BoJ decisions. Eurozone HICP rose 0.6% MoM in February and 1.9% YoY, with core inflation at 0.8% MoM and 2.4% YoY. ECB and BoJ are both expected to keep rates on hold, while markets still price in […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 10:42 am
Key Moments NZD/USD trades near 0.5870 in European hours as the pair attempts to extend its recent rebound. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, with markets focused on the dot plot and Chair Powell’s remarks. New Zealand Q4 GDP is forecast at 0.4%, below the 1.1% growth recorded in […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 10:06 am
Key Moments Brent crude stays above $100 per barrel, while daily trading ranges narrow, pointing to reduced price volatility. Spot prices have been supported by conflict-driven supply concerns and Iranian strikes, but eased after news of an Iraq–Turkey export agreement that avoids the Strait of Hormuz. Six-month Brent futures rose 3.26% to $86.12 per barrel […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 9:24 am
Key Moments Gold has been confined to a tight trading band as the US‑Israeli conflict with Iran extends into a third week. A stronger US Dollar and rising real yields are counterbalancing safe-haven flows linked to Middle East tensions. ING strategists remain positive on gold over the medium term, but highlight downside risks from a […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 9:14 am
Key Moments USD/CAD is trading within a 1.36-1.37 band as opposing market forces keep the pair contained. Danske Research Team expects the Bank of Canada to leave its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% at the upcoming interim meeting. Canada’s net energy exporter position has supported CAD resilience among G10 currencies, even as risk-off sentiment underpins […]
Read moreMarch 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 […]
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