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Gold Retreats as Middle East De-Escalation Eases Safe-Haven Demand
Gold eased as signs of possible Middle East de-escalation reduced safe-haven demand while traders shifted focus to upcoming US inflation data.
VT Markets
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85 days ago
Dollar Surges as Oil Shock Triggers Global Flight to Cash
The US dollar strengthened as surging oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions pushed investors toward safe and liquid assets.
VT Markets
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86 days ago
Oil jump puts risk assets under pressure
Oil price rise scares both investors and the US administration; Dollar rally pauses, while gold’s inability to climb is surprising; Asian equity indices plunge, as European underperformance persists; Dollar/yen reached intervention levels; quiet calendar today;
XM Group
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86 days ago
No one will help the euro
The US dollar posted its strongest weekly performance in a year and may extend its rally as geopolitical risks in the Middle East intensify.
FxPro
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86 days ago
Oil Explodes Above $100 After Iran Strike, Triggering Global Market Selloff
Oil prices spiked as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, sending shockwaves across global markets and risk assets.
VT Markets
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86 days ago
The crypto market has temporarily found balance
The crypto market cap on Monday morning is $2.31 trillion, just over 1% higher than a week ago. Volatility in cryptocurrencies decreased significantly in the second half of the week, unlike in traditional financial markets.
FxPro
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86 days ago
Why the $110 Mark is No Longer Just About Oil
A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could send crude sharply higher, reinforcing inflation risks and deepening pressure across global markets.
VT Markets
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86 days ago
EBC Markets Briefing | A50 keeps falling; oil prices skyrocketed
Middle East tensions push oil up and Asian equities, including A50, down, with supply risks and EM fund losses, though earnings impact may be limited.
EBC Financial Group
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86 days ago
Weak Payrolls Meet Surging Oil Prices Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data
The three major U.S. stock indices closed lower on Friday, with Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.95% to 47,501.55, marking its largest single-week percentage drop since April 2025, and the S&P 500 declining 1.33% to 6,740.00, its worst weekly performance since mid-October. The U.S. Dollar edged down in volatile trading but finished the week up 1.22%, its biggest weekly gain since mid-Novembe
ATFX
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86 days ago
CLARITY Act Debate Puts Crypto in Focus Ahead of CPI and Oil Volatility
Markets brace for volatility as crypto regulation debates and inflation data dominate the week’s agenda.
VT Markets
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86 days ago
Iran War and Global Capital Rotation: Where Should Investors Hide?
The Iran conflict is triggering a global capital rotation across oil, U.S. Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar, and gold. This article explains how geopolitical risk is influencing inflation expectations, monetary policy outlook, and cross-asset market positioning.
IUX
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86 days ago
Markets Turn Risk-Off as Middle East Tensions Escalate | 9th March, 2026
Markets shift into risk-off mode as escalating Middle East tensions push oil above $110 and drive demand for safe-haven assets. The US Dollar Index rises above 99.50, equities drop with S&P 500 futures down over 2%, and AUD/USD weakens below 0.7000 as investors reduce exposure to risk-sensitive assets.
Moneta Markets
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86 days ago
Shocking NFP: −92K Jobs. What Happens Next?
The 06 March NFP report delivered a major surprise to the market. Instead of the expected +58K jobs, the US economy lost 92K ones. Even more alarming was the private sector: −86,000 jobs, the worst reading since December 2020. This is not just a miss — it is a clear signal that the labor market may be weakening much faster than anticipated.
Headway
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89 days ago
The dollar outperforms safe-haven assets
The US dollar is behaving like a classic safe-haven asset. It followed the S&P 500, which fell at the start of trading but then saw investors buy the dip. As a result, EURUSD managed to recoup most of its losses, even amid positive unemployment benefit claims data and expectations of strong non-farm payrolls figures.
FxPro
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89 days ago
Event Preview: Nonfarm Payrolls (Feb)
The current forecast — around 58K jobs vs 130K previously — indicates that the market expects a noticeable slowdown in hiring. If this slowdown is confirmed and continues for several months, it could signal that the labor market is moving from a tight expansion phase toward a more balanced state.
Headway
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89 days ago
US NFP report awaited amid Iran war
Dollar rebounds as Middle East war rages - Nonfarm payrolls on tap as investors scale back Fed cut bets - WTI crude rallies above $80 per barrel, gold remains subdued - Wall Street slips as risk aversion intensifies
XM Group
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89 days ago
Ethereum held above the long-term uptrend
The crypto market cap has fallen by approximately 2% over the past 24 hours to $2.41 trillion. The market is cooling after a mid-week surge, consistent with the trend of large capital selling on the growth.
FxPro
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89 days ago
EUR/USD Under Pressure: Middle East Risks Outweigh All Else
EUR/USD is holding near 1.1620 on Friday, with the US dollar on track to gain approximately 1% by the end of the week. The dollar is benefiting from safe-haven demand amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East and rising crude oil prices.
RoboForex
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89 days ago
Markets Cautious Ahead of US NFP as Oil Rises on Middle East Tensions | 6th March, 2026
Markets trade cautiously ahead of the US Nonfarm Payrolls report, with traders awaiting signals for Fed policy. Gold edges higher but remains on track for a weekly loss, while GBP/USD and AUD/USD gain slightly as the Dollar consolidates. Meanwhile, WTI crude rises above $78 on Middle East supply fears, keeping volatility elevated.
Moneta Markets
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89 days ago
What Really Drives Petrol Prices?
Global fuel prices are driven by crude oil markets, geopolitical tensions, refining capacity, and taxes, with disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz having a significant impact on costs.
VT Markets
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89 days ago
