Markets Enter Countdown Mode As US Ultimatum Raises Escalation Risks, AUD Leads FX Losses
Global markets are entering a critical countdown as tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran escalate ahead of a loom... Read more
Dollar Slides As ECB Out-Hawks Fed Amid Oil Shock And Rising Inflation Risks
Dollar had every reason to rally last week, but instead ended as the worst performer among major currencies. Sharp sel... Read more
Euro Gains On ECB Hike Bets But Lacks Breakout Without Policy Action
ECB rate hike expectations are gaining traction in markets, with growing speculation that tightening could begin as ea... Read more
Markets Stay Risk-Off But Dollar Loses Safe-Haven Edge
Markets remain firmly in risk-off mode, with US equities extending their selloff overnight and Asian markets staying u... Read more
Yen Rallies On BoJ Hawkish Signal As USD/JPY Rejected At 160 Intervention Red Line
Central bank marathon ends with rate decisions from SNB, BoE, and ECB now behind market. Yen emerged as the strongest ... Read more
Risk Aversion Deepens As Fed Highlights Inflation Risks, Downplays Growth Impact
Risk aversion deepened across global markets as the combination of escalating energy conflict and a more inflation-foc... Read more
What Advisers Misunderstand About Protection
Protection is rarely rejected outright. More often, it is misunderstood. Most advisers recognise th... Read more
Calm Breaks As Oil Spike And Inflation Shock Hit Markets Ahead Of Fed
Markets traded in a subdued tone through most of the day, with investors largely sidelined ahead of the Federal Reserv... Read more
Markets Steady As War Fatigue Sets In, Focus Shifts To Fed And Global Central Banks
Markets were steady in Asian session today, with equities posting modest gains led by Japan, as investors showed signs... Read more
Dollar Stalls As Oil Spike Fades, Markets Await Fed Guidance
The global markets are holding in limbo today as the initial surge in geopolitical risk faded and attention shifted ba... Read more
Dollar Edges Higher As Renewed Middle East Strikes Revive Oil Risks
Dollar edged higher today as fresh Iranian strikes on UAE energy infrastructure revived concerns over global oil suppl... Read more
Dollar Falls And Oil Slips Below $100 As Hormuz Remains Navigable
Oil slipped back below $100 today as signs emerged that the Strait of Hormuz remains navigable, easing fears of a full... Read more
Markets Cautious As Hormuz Escort Plan Runs Into Resistance
Markets stayed cautious today as hopes for a multinational naval coalition to escort tankers through the Strait of Hor... Read more
Iran War Fuels King Dollar Comeback As Oil Shock Ripples Through Markets
“King Dollar” returned with a vengeance last week as global markets were jolted by a volatile mix of geopolitical ... Read more
Markets Stabilize As Oil Falls Below $100, Yen Rallies In Crosses On Intervention Threats
Market sentiment showed tentative signs of stabilization today as Brent crude slipped back below the psychological $10... Read more