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The S&P 500 is declining, but not too scared

The S&P 500 is declining, but not too scared

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the acceleration in producer prices in December, and the Fed’s intention to keep rates high for a long time are forcing US stock indices into a correction.
FxPro | 76 dias atrás
Gold and stocks sink after hawkish Fed as oil keeps rising

Gold and stocks sink after hawkish Fed as oil keeps rising

Central banks on inflation alert as Fed, BoC, BoJ and SNB hold rates. BoE and ECB next to decide, as investors price in more rate hikes. Iran conflict continues to escalate, with more energy infrastructure hit. Dollar stands tall as gold and stocks take a dive.
XM Group | 76 dias atrás
Crypto: the bulls may have their horns broken

Crypto: the bulls may have their horns broken

The crypto market cap has fallen to $2.42 trillion, under pressure from sellers alongside risk assets, as the Fed pushes the next rate cut further into the future, boosting the dollar’s appeal.
FxPro | 76 dias atrás
The dollar is back on the offensive

The dollar is back on the offensive

Rising oil prices and the Fed’s hawkish rhetoric have allowed the US dollar to continue its advance. Israel has struck the world’s largest gas field, South Pars. In response, Iran attacked a fuel hub in Qatar.
FxPro | 76 dias atrás
Markets Slump on Fed’s Stance; All Eyes on ECB, BoE, and BoJ Today

Markets Slump on Fed’s Stance; All Eyes on ECB, BoE, and BoJ Today

The Federal Reserve held rates with an 11-1 vote, forecasting higher inflation and only one rate cut in 2026. Powell cited significant uncertainty from Middle East tensions. As a result, the Dow fell 1.63%, the S&P 500 reached a four-month low with a drop of 1.36%, and the Nasdaq declined by 1.46%. The USD strengthened as it recovered recent losses. Gold plummeted 3.7% to $4,817.63 per ounce, hitt
ATFX | 76 dias atrás
Yen Weakens as BoJ Holds Rates Steady | 19th March, 2026

Yen Weakens as BoJ Holds Rates Steady | 19th March, 2026

Markets react to the BoJ holding rates at 0.75%, weakening the Yen and lifting USD/JPY and AUD/JPY. NZD/USD gains on a softer USD despite weak data, while USD/CAD declines as rising oil supports the Canadian Dollar. EUR/USD tests resistance near 1.1500 as markets balance policy divergence and commodity trends.
Moneta Markets | 76 dias atrás
Gold Sold for Six Consecutive Days: What's Happening

Gold Sold for Six Consecutive Days: What's Happening

Gold prices stabilised around 4,830 USD per ounce on Thursday following a sixth consecutive decline, marking the longest losing streak since late 2024. The market remains under pressure from the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance, which currently outweighs geopolitical risks.
RoboForex | 76 dias atrás
U.S. Debt at $39 Trillion: Why It Matters More in a World at War

U.S. Debt at $39 Trillion: Why It Matters More in a World at War

The US national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, though this in itself is not particularly remarkable. What matters far more is the broader context. With the US Debt-to-GDP ratio at around 124.83% — meaning the country owes more than it produces in a year — the issue is not the absolute size of the debt, but the cost of servicing it and its sensitivity to external shocks.
Headway | 77 dias atrás
The Fed is keeping the dollar under pressure

The Fed is keeping the dollar under pressure

The US dollar is the only G10 currency that is both a safe-haven and an energy exporter, so it is unsurprising that the DXY has risen since the start of the Middle East conflict.
FxPro | 77 dias atrás
Bitcoin stalls near $74K as focus shifts to Fed decision

Bitcoin stalls near $74K as focus shifts to Fed decision

BTC eases back from 76k, but still trades +10% from recent lows; FOMC is expected to leave rates unchanged; Will the Fed still signal one rate cut this year? BTC ETFs record 7 straight days of net inflows, a streak last seen in October; BTC technical analysis
PrimeXBT | 77 dias atrás
Oil stabilization supports equities ahead of Fed and BoC meetings

Oil stabilization supports equities ahead of Fed and BoC meetings

Oil steadies, allowing risk appetite to improve and US equities to rally; US dollar weakens ahead of the Fed meeting; gold’s struggles persist; No Fed rate change expected; all eyes on the dot plot and press conference; BoC also meets; dollar/loonie could climb above key trendline on lack of hawkish tone;
XM Group | 77 dias atrás
EUR/USD Awaits Fed Decision

EUR/USD Awaits Fed Decision

EUR/USD is consolidating near 1.1532 on Wednesday, with markets adopting a wait-and-see stance ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision.
RoboForex | 77 dias atrás