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March, 2026

• 16 March 2026 11:33 am

  Oil Rises Amid Volatile Trading as Iran War Threatens Global Supply

  

  Oil prices moved higher in volatile trading on Monday as markets remained on edge over potential supply disruptions stemming from the ongoing U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran. By 23:36 ET (03:36 GMT), Brent crude futures rose 1% to $104.13 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 0.6% to …

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• 15 March 2026 11:02 pm

  Weekly Recap: Severe Fallout Between Gunpowder and Oil Ahead of Decisive Wednesday – Will Powell Kill Hopes for Rate Cuts?

  

  Recent disruptions in global oil supplies, stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, drove prices to elevated levels last week, sparking a wave of volatility in financial markets across key asset classes. While global equity markets ended the past week lower, Treasury yields saw a significant rise. Despite recent …

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• 14 March 2026 1:31 am

  Energy Frenzy Sparks Chaos on Wall Street as Stocks Retreat

  

  Wall Street closed the week under pressure as a sudden surge in oil prices rattled investor confidence and sent major US indexes lower. Rising tensions tied to the Iran conflict triggered sharp swings in energy markets, pushing crude above key levels and injecting fresh volatility into equities. The S&P 500 …

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• 13 March 2026 11:57 pm

  Bitcoin Nears a Turning Point: Signs Grow That the Crypto Downturn May Be Losing Steam

  

  Bitcoin is hovering near $71,000 as the world’s largest cryptocurrency attempts to stabilize after months of volatility. While the market continues to struggle against resistance near $74,000, several signals suggest the recent sell-off may be approaching its final stage.Selling Pressure Begins to FadeThe digital asset has spent weeks moving within …

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• 13 March 2026 10:52 pm

  A Stalling Economy: Cracks Appear in U.S. Growth

  

  The U.S. economy was already showing signs of fatigue before the outbreak of war in Iran sent energy markets into turmoil and pushed oil prices sharply higher. Fresh economic data suggest growth slowed significantly toward the end of last year, revealing vulnerabilities beneath what had long been viewed as a …

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• 13 March 2026 9:46 pm

  Brent and WTI Hover Near $100 As Geopolitical Strains Keep Crude Prices Firm

  

  Global Oil markets remain on high alert as Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hover near the $100 mark, reflecting persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. As of today, WTI trades at $97.21 per barrel, up 0.86% on the day, while Brent sits at $101.73 per barrel, slightly down …

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• 13 March 2026 8:41 pm

  Dollar Steamrolls the Pound: GBP/USD Cracks to Three-Month Lows as Oil Shock Rattles Markets

  

  The GBP/USD is sliding hard, tumbling to its lowest level in three months as the mighty United States Dollar flexes its muscles across global markets. The pair has now fallen for four straight sessions, sinking toward the 1.32 zone, as investors stampede into the dollar for safety. In times of …

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• 13 March 2026 7:41 pm

  ECB vs Fed: Are the World’s Most Powerful Central Banks Heading for a Policy Clash?

  

  Financial markets are bracing for a critical week as the world’s major central banks prepare to announce their next moves. The spotlight is on whether the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank could end up steering monetary policy in opposite directions—an outcome that would be unusual in modern economic …

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• 13 March 2026 6:34 pm

  Euro Faces Fresh Pressure as Energy Markets Turn Volatile

  

  The outlook for the EUR/USD is weakening as rising geopolitical tensions and surging energy prices reshape currency market expectations. The euro is increasingly under pressure against the United States Dollar after renewed concerns about energy supply disruptions linked to instability in the Middle East.Currency strategists now expect the euro to …

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• 13 March 2026 5:45 pm

  Dollar Surges Toward Key Milestone as Yen Weakens Ahead of Japan’s Policy Decision

  

  The USD/JPY is expected to move higher in the coming weeks as markets anticipate a cautious stance from the Bank of Japan at its upcoming policy meeting on March 19. Investors widely believe the central bank will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at around 0.75%, choosing to proceed carefully …

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• 13 March 2026 4:16 pm

  Bitcoin Hits One-Week High as U.S. Regulatory Optimism Offsets Iran War Concerns

  

  Bitcoin climbed on Friday, extending recent gains and reaching a one-week high as optimism surrounding a more crypto-friendly regulatory framework in the United States helped support the market despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 01:49 ET (05:49 GMT), Bitcoin rose nearly 3% to $71,529.7, putting the world’s …

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• 13 March 2026 3:25 pm

  Oil Holds Near $100 as Iran War Keeps Supply Risks Elevated

  

  Oil prices eased slightly on Friday but remained close to the $100 per barrel level, as persistent concerns over supply disruptions linked to the U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to dominate market sentiment. By 06:44 ET (10:44 GMT), Brent crude futures for May slipped 0.3% to $100.17 per barrel, while …

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• 13 March 2026 2:23 pm

  Dollar Firms as Iran War Fuels Inflation Fears; Markets Await PCE Data

  

  The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday, supported by mounting concerns that the ongoing war involving Iran could trigger a surge in energy-driven inflation and influence global monetary policy. By 05:26 ET (09:26 GMT), the U.S. Dollar Index—which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies—rose 0.4% to 100.13. Meanwhile, …

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