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March, 2026

• 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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• 13 March 2026 1:23 pm

  UK Economy Stalls in January as Rising Energy Prices Threaten Growth Outlook

  

  The UK economy recorded no growth in January 2026, missing expectations for a modest expansion and raising concerns about its resilience ahead of a potential surge in energy costs linked to the escalating Middle East conflict. Data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that gross domestic …

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• 13 March 2026 12:22 pm

  Oil Pulls Back Slightly but Remains Near $100 as Iran War Keeps Supply Fears High

  

  Oil prices slipped modestly in Asian trading on Friday but pared most of their earlier losses, as persistent concerns over supply disruptions from the ongoing U.S.–Israel war with Iran continued to support the market. Brent crude futures for May fell 0.1% to $100.34 per barrel by 02:17 ET (06:17 GMT), …

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• 13 March 2026 11:39 am

  Gold Edges Higher but Heads for Second Weekly Loss as Inflation Fears Persist

  

  Gold prices rose in Asian trading on Friday, but the precious metal remained on track for a second consecutive weekly decline as concerns over energy-driven inflation from the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran continued to weigh on sentiment. By 01:14 ET (05:14 GMT), spot gold gained 0.6% to $5,109.46 per ounce, …

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• 13 March 2026 2:16 am

  Beating Expectations: Adobe Shocks Wall Street, Blowout Earnings Ignite Fresh Optimism Despite Slumping Stock

  

  Adobe delivered a powerful earnings surprise in its latest quarterly report, exceeding market expectations on both profit and revenue and signaling continued strength in its core digital software ecosystem. The company posted earnings of $6.06 per share, comfortably ahead of forecasts that had expected around $5.86 per share. Revenue also …

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• 13 March 2026 1:37 am

  Will War Force the ECB’s Hand? Energy Shock Puts Europe on Alert Ahead of Key Rate Decision

  

  Escalating tensions in the Middle East are sending shockwaves through global energy markets and raising new concerns for policymakers across Europe. The surge in oil and gas prices following the recent military escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now threatening to trigger another inflationary wave across the …

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• 13 March 2026 12:40 am

  Wall Street Shaken: Dow Plunges as War Fears and Oil Surge Rattle Markets

  

  Global tensions are triggering a broad market selloff. U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices rattled investor confidence. Major indices fell to their lowest levels in months, reflecting growing anxiety across global financial markets.The selloff unfolded as the conflict involving Iran …

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• 12 March 2026 11:07 pm

  Swiss Franc Stumbles as Global Turmoil Lifts the Dollar

  

  Safe-Haven Currency Loses Ground in a Paradoxical Market The Swiss Franc is facing renewed pressure in global currency markets, slipping against both the US Dollar and the Euro even as geopolitical tensions intensify worldwide. In a surprising twist for a currency traditionally seen as a safe haven, investors are increasingly …

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