The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its March 19 meeting, although persistent inflation concerns and a weaker yen are likely to shape a more hawkish tone from policymakers. The central bank is projected to maintain its short-term benchmark rate at …

Bitcoin traded largely flat on Wednesday, consolidating after a recent rally, as investors turned cautious ahead of a key Federal Reserve policy decision and new regulatory developments in the U.S. The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.2% to $74,207.9 by 02:27 ET (06:27 GMT), after briefly approaching the $76,000 level in …

Oil prices declined in Asian trading on Wednesday, retreating from recent highs after Iraq and Kurdish authorities reached an agreement to resume exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan port, offering some relief to strained global supplies. Despite the pullback, Brent crude remained above the key $100 per barrel level, as the ongoing …

Gold prices fell below key levels in Asian trading on Wednesday, as investors turned cautious ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision and rising concerns over inflation. After briefly reclaiming the $5,000 per ounce level, bullion reversed course as ongoing tensions in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran heightened uncertainty …

U.S. stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, pausing after a strong rally in the previous session, as rising oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. By 07:24 ET (11:24 GMT), Dow futures fell 25 points (0.1%), while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined …

The U.S. dollar strengthened modestly on Tuesday, supported by elevated oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions, as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continued to weigh on global markets. By 06:25 ET (10:25 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index rose 0.1% to 99.78, reflecting steady demand for the greenback. Meanwhile, the …

European stock markets traded without a clear direction at the start of Tuesday’s session, as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment. By 04:03 ET (08:03 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 slipped 0.1% to 598.08, while Germany’s DAX fell 0.3%, France’s CAC 40 was largely …

Gold prices climbed in Asian trading on Tuesday, moving back above key levels as easing oil prices provided some relief, while investors kept a close eye on the ongoing U.S.–Israel war with Iran and a packed week of central bank meetings. By 01:26 ET (05:26 GMT), spot gold rose 0.6% …

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday, as expected, as policymakers grapple with persistent inflation and rising global risks linked to the Middle East conflict. The central bank lifted its benchmark rate to 4.1%, marking its second rate hike in 2026 following …

Oil prices surged in Asian trading on Tuesday, recovering from the previous session’s sharp losses as concerns over supply disruptions from the U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to dominate market sentiment. By 00:58 ET (04:58 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 2.8% to $103.01 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate …