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March, 2026

• 23 March 2026 1:54 am

  Weekly Recap: Hormuz Crisis Upends the Board — Oil Breaks $100 as Central Banks Declare Emergency Against Inflation

  

  Global markets endured an extraordinary week of dramatic volatility (ending March 22, 2026). Major central bank decisions collided with escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East—specifically the U.S.-Israeli-Iranian conflict. This direct threat to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for 20% of global oil and gas supplies, created a …

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• 20 March 2026 1:48 am

  Major Central Banks Brace for War-Driven Inflation Shock

  

  Major developed market central banks kept interest rates steady this week, but their tone shifted sharply. With the U.S.-Israeli conflict against Iran driving energy prices higher, policymakers warned they stand ready to act if inflation accelerates. Traders Pivot from Cuts to HikesMarkets, once confident of monetary easing, have reversed course. …

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• 20 March 2026 12:10 am

  Gold Extends Sharp Sell-Off, Slides Toward $4,600 as Market Momentum Turns Bearish

  

  Gold prices remained under heavy pressure, extending their sharp decline as the metal hovered near $4,650 after a steep daily drop of around 3.5%. The latest move reflects a broader shift in market sentiment, with investors stepping back from bullish positions amid rising yields and fading expectations for near-term interest …

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• 19 March 2026 11:19 pm

  Stocks Slide Despite Late Rebound Amid Rate Fears, Strong Data, as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Sentiment

  

  U.S. stocks attempted a late-session recovery on Thursday, climbing well off their worst levels of the day. However, the rebound was not strong enough to lift markets into positive territory, leaving major indexes to close with modest losses after a volatile session.Tech Under Pressure Amid Rate ConcernsThe Nasdaq led the …

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• 19 March 2026 9:14 pm

  Oil Retreats from $100 Peak as Sanctions Ease but Geopolitical Risks Loom

  

  Oil prices slipped back after briefly crossing the symbolic $100 mark, as markets weighed improved supply prospects against mounting geopolitical tensions. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude settled near $97 per barrel, reflecting a cautious balance between easing restrictions and persistent risks.The decline followed a partial easing of U.S. sanctions on …

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• 19 March 2026 8:02 pm

  Terafab Gamble: Why Tesla May Be Headed for Its First Capital Raise in Years

  

  Tesla is stepping into one of the most ambitious chapters in its history, but the price tag attached to its “Terafab” semiconductor project is raising serious financial questions. As the company prepares to push deeper into advanced chip manufacturing, the numbers increasingly point to one conclusion: new funding may soon …

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• 19 March 2026 6:52 pm

  Pound Gains Lose Momentum Despite Hawkish BoE

  

  The British Pound showed only limited strength against the US Dollar, even after the Bank of England adopted a more hawkish tone than markets had anticipated. While policymakers signaled a firmer stance on inflation and opened the door to potential rate increases, the currency’s response remained restrained—highlighting the growing influence …

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• 19 March 2026 5:46 pm

  Lagarde Holds the Line as ECB Keeps Rates Steady Amid Global Uncertainty

  

  European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reaffirmed the institution’s cautious stance on Thursday, announcing that interest rates will remain unchanged at the March policy meeting. The decision underscores the ECB’s determination to balance inflation control with fragile growth, as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the global economic landscape. Lagarde emphasized …

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• 19 March 2026 3:43 pm

  U.S. Futures Slip as Oil Surge and Middle East Escalation Rattle Markets

  

  U.S. stock futures edged lower on Thursday, as a sharp spike in oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. By 06:43 ET (10:43 GMT): Dow futures fell 67 points (0.2%) S&P 500 futures declined 0.2% Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 0.3% Oil-driven inflation fears …

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• 19 March 2026 2:18 pm

  Oil Surges on Middle East Escalation as Supply Fears Intensify

  

  Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) briefly crossing the $100 per barrel mark, as escalating attacks on energy infrastructure heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions in the Middle East. By 23:57 ET (03:57 GMT), Brent crude surged 4.3% to $111.97 per barrel, while WTI rose …

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• 19 March 2026 1:06 pm

  UK Labour Market Stabilises as Energy Risks Cloud Outlook

  

  The UK labour market showed signs of stabilization in February, with steady unemployment and stronger-than-expected job growth, even as rising energy costs threaten to weigh on the economic outlook. Unemployment held at 5.2%, below expectations of 5.3%, while payrolls increased by 20,000, outperforming forecasts for a decline of 5,000. Employment …

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• 19 March 2026 12:21 pm

  European Stocks Slide as Oil Surge and Rate Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment

  

  European stock markets moved lower on Thursday, as investors turned cautious ahead of key central bank decisions and mounting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. By 04:17 ET (08:17 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 1.2%, while: Germany’s DAX dropped 1.6% France’s CAC 40 declined 1.1% The U.K.’s FTSE 100 …

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• 19 March 2026 12:16 pm

  Gold Struggles Below $5,000 as Fed Signals and Inflation Fears Weigh

  

  Gold prices edged slightly higher in Asian trading on Thursday but remained under pressure below key levels, as rising inflation concerns and uncertainty over interest rates continued to weigh on the metal. By 01:47 ET (05:47 GMT), spot gold rose 0.2% to $4,833.60 per ounce, while gold futures fell 1.3% …

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