Advertisement
Analyse
Brent becomes a target
Oil prices jumped to their highest levels since July amid Iran's intention to set fire to all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump's assurances that the US would provide the world with access to energy only temporarily calmed investors' nerves.
FxPro
|
vor 91 Tagen
Is Bitcoin breaking out? BTC rises to $71K as investors return to crypto amid Middle East conflict
BTC rallies above 71k +6% in March, BTC ETFs book $680 million in net inflows, BTC rises despite equities falling sharply – Kospi fell 11% overnight, Gold underperforms BTC, -1.4% in March, BTC technical analysis
PrimeXBT
|
vor 91 Tagen
The dollar is regaining trust
The US dollar is proving to remain king among safe-haven assets. At the same time, growing demand for financing in the American currency is pushing the USD index higher. The euro, on the other hand, is suffering from fears of a return of the energy crisis in Europe. Gas prices have jumped to €65 per megawatt hour.
FxPro
|
vor 91 Tagen
Dollar takes a breather while oil ignores Trump proposal
Middle East newsflow monopolizes market moves; oil rally persists; Dollar rally pauses, potentially opening the door to a small risk-on reaction; Gold volatility spikes after $380 swing, as buyers enter at the $5,000 level; Key US data releases today; dollar/yen rally pauses despite BoJ Ueda’s rhetoric;
XM Group
|
vor 91 Tagen
EBC Markets Briefing | ASX takes hammering; Pinterest defied global rout
Debido a la volatilidad geopolítica, ajustaremos el margen el 27 de febrero, de 21:00 a 23:59 (UTC+2), con apalancamiento de 1:200 para nuevas posiciones.
EBC Financial Group
|
vor 91 Tagen
Crypto outperformed stocks in Tuesday's recovery
The crypto market cap changed slightly over the past 24 hours, amounting to $2.34T compared to $2.33T the day before. But this is a victory for cryptocurrencies, given the impressive sell-off those financial markets and gold experienced the day before.
FxPro
|
vor 91 Tagen
USD/JPY to Quickly Return to Growth: Momentum Favours the US Dollar
USD/JPY paused briefly midweek after a series of solid gains, currently trading at 157.59. The Japanese currency remains under pressure from a strengthening US dollar amid concerns that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could keep energy prices elevated and heighten inflation risks.
RoboForex
|
vor 91 Tagen
The Hormuz Factor: Is the Dow’s 48,000 Support Level Sustainable?
Rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are driving fresh volatility across U.S. equities. The Dow Jones is testing its 48,000 support level as surging oil prices, inflation concerns, and shifting Fed expectations weigh on investor sentiment. With risk-off flows strengthening and key CPI data ahead, markets remain highly sensitive to both geopolitical headlines and macro signal.
IUX
|
vor 91 Tagen
Oil Surges on Strait of Hormuz Supply Fears | 4th March, 2026
Escalating Middle East tensions and fears of a Strait of Hormuz disruption push WTI toward $74.50 and lift the US Dollar Index above 99.00. The Yen gains on safe-haven demand, NZD/USD weakens below 0.5900, and USD/CAD stays range-bound as oil strength supports the Canadian Dollar amid heightened geopolitical volatility.
Moneta Markets
|
vor 91 Tagen
Nikkei Pullback Intensifies as Global Risk Sentiment Shifts
Nikkei 225 drops to a one-month low as escalating geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices increase market volatility.
VT Markets
|
vor 91 Tagen
Oil Prices Spike on Escalating Tensions and Strait of Hormuz Closure
Oil prices rose as escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East energy flows, intensifying concerns over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
VT Markets
|
vor 92 Tagen
Is Polymarket the Beginning of a New Crypto Trading Era?
Polymarket introduces event-based speculation, sparking debate on whether it marks the start of a new era in crypto trading, contrasting with traditional crypto trading that focuses on price movements and continuous market volatility.
VT Markets
|
vor 92 Tagen
War Fears Fuel Inflation; Markets Pivot to U.S. ADP & PMI
As the conflict with Iran enters its fourth day, rising oil prices continue to fuel inflation concerns. U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower on Tuesday, with the Dow falling 0.8%, the S&P 500 dropping 0.9%, and the Nasdaq sliding 1%. Driven by inflation fears, U.S. Treasury yields climbed steadily, pushing the U.S. Dollar to multi-month highs before it retraced some gains. The EUR/USD ended the
ATFX
|
vor 92 Tagen
Inflation Fears Override Safe-Haven Flows: Gold Slips as Oil and Dollar Surge
On March 3, 2026 gold retreated as the market shifted their focus from pure geopolitical fear to the inflationary aftermaths of the Middle East conflict. While a war typically boosts a safe-haven demand, this time the dominant narrative stays with rising energy prices and their impact on global inflation. That resulted in inflation concerns currently outweighing a traditional risk-off behaviour.
Headway
|
vor 92 Tagen
Euro spooked by crisis
Rising oil prices and US Treasury yields have created the perfect environment for the US dollar. According to Fed research, a 10% surge in crude oil prices will push inflation up by 0.15 percentage points next year.
FxPro
|
vor 92 Tagen
The crypto market failed to break out of its range
The crypto market remains range-bound. Bitcoin faces resistance at $70K, with potential for a drop to $63K. Major investors accumulate BTC and ETH; Ethereum eyes key network upgrades.
FxPro
|
vor 92 Tagen
Gold Rallies for Fifth Day, With External Risks Mounting
Gold rose to 5,350 USD per ounce on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains. Demand for safe-haven assets continues to grow amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
RoboForex
|
vor 92 Tagen
Gold Rallies for Fifth Day, With External Risks Mounting
Gold rose to 5,350 USD per ounce on Tuesday, marking its fifth consecutive session of gains. Demand for safe-haven assets continues to grow amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
RoboForex
|
vor 92 Tagen
Dollar gains as risk-off reaction deepens
Risk appetite takes another hit; dollar rally gathers pace; Strangely, gold drops and US yields rise, as investors prefer to remain liquid; Worries about a prolonged military operation intensify; European equities suffer; Rich Fedspeak today, but all eyes remain on oil price action;
XM Group
|
vor 92 Tagen
EBC Markets Briefing | Nikkei index plummets; crude oil on a roll
Stocks fell Wednesday, with the Nikkei 225 dropping over 2% amid escalating Iran tensions. Barclays cautioned against buying dips, as market risks persist.
EBC Financial Group
|
vor 92 Tagen
