March 27, 2026 11:38 am
Key Moments Japanese officials intensified warnings on potential FX intervention as USD/JPY moved closer to 160.00. BBH highlights that FX intervention may only partially counter ongoing pressure from higher energy import costs and elevated global bond yields. The Bank of Japan lifted the lower bound of its natural rate of interest estimate, indicating slightly less […]
Read moreMarch 27, 2026 8:59 am
Key Moments Norges Bank kept its key policy rate unchanged at 4.00% in what Danske Research described as a hawkish hold. The bank’s rate path was lifted by 20-45bp, and Danske now expects two 25bp hikes in June and September, with rate cuts starting in 2027. EUR/NOK briefly dropped to 11.10 after the announcement before […]
Read moreMarch 27, 2026 8:37 am
Key Moments WTI Crude climbed above $93.50 per barrel on Friday, gaining nearly $2. Prices rebounded from Thursday’s low of $88.93 as hopes for a quick end to the Iran conflict faded. The Pentagon is reportedly considering sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East, raising fears of a prolonged war. WTI Reclaims Ground as […]
Read moreMarch 27, 2026 7:41 am
Key Moments AUD/USD rebounded from the 0.6870 area, a more than two-month low, to reclaim the 0.6900 level during Friday’s Asian session. US Dollar softness following President Trump’s decision to delay strikes on Iran and a hawkish RBA stance supported the Aussie, while Fed rate hike bets limited USD downside. A break below support near […]
Read moreMarch 27, 2026 7:09 am
Key Moments Gold (XAU/USD) rose to an intraday high near $4,465 during early European trading while the US Dollar slipped. Markets have largely ruled out further Fed rate cuts and are increasingly pricing in a potential hike by year-end. Technical signals remain bearish, with XAU/USD capped below its 100-day SMA around $4,630 and support seen […]
Read moreMarch 26, 2026 2:32 pm
Key Moments Natural gas prices remain below the key $3 level, a widely watched psychological threshold. Demand conditions are described as very weak, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere and the US. Any short-term rallies are viewed as potential opportunities to sell rather than signals of a bullish reversal. Technical Landscape Around the $3 Threshold The […]
Read moreMarch 26, 2026 1:41 pm
Key Moments Apple plans to invest $400 million through 2030 to expand U.S.-based production of key device components. Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK and Qnity Electronics are being added to Apple’s American Manufacturing Program. The initiative includes new U.S. production of sensors, integrated circuits and advanced materials used in Apple devices. Program Expansion and Investment Scope […]
Read moreMarch 26, 2026 11:29 am
Key Moments WTI Crude Oil trades near $92.05 on Thursday, rising 1.73% and extending its upward momentum. Middle East tensions, including Iran’s cautious response to a US proposal and extra US troop deployments, maintain a geopolitical risk premium in prices. A strong US Dollar, fueled by inflation concerns from higher energy costs, limits additional upside […]
Read moreMarch 26, 2026 11:01 am
Key Moments Uber Technologies, Pony.ai, and Verne have agreed to launch what they describe as Europe’s first commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb. Pony.ai will provide autonomous driving technology while Verne will own and operate the fleet and manage daily operations. The partners plan to scale to thousands of robotaxis over the next few years and […]
Read moreMarch 26, 2026 9:54 am
Key Moments Societe Generale analysts indicate USD/MXN has formed an interim low near 17.10 and is currently in a short-term rebound within a broader consolidation phase. The 18.00/18.20 region, aligned with the 200-DMA and the January peak, is identified as a pivotal resistance band that could cap further gains. Support around 17.44 is described as […]
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