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A 20-Basis-Point Rate Hike? Iran War Rewrites Fed Monetary Policy, Global Bond Markets Under Pressure

TradingKey - Amid the oil price-driven inflationary shock triggered by the war in Iran, previous widespread market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts have completely dissipated, forcing bond traders to scramble to adjust their strategies. Traders are further increasing bets on Fed rate hikes, anticipating a 20-basis-point increase by the end of the year.
4 hours ago

Trump Says ‘Delay 5 Days’ to Strike Iranian Power Plants, Crude Oil Plummets 13%, Precious Metals Rebound

TradingKey - WTI crude oil plunged 13.0% intraday to $85.27/barrel; Brent crude losses widened to 13.5%, trading at $91.72/barrel.
6 hours ago

Coca-Cola: A Strong Defensive Investment in a Slowing Economy

TradingKey - As the economy slows down, investors are becoming more discerning and are viewing Coca-Cola (KO) as a defensive foundation instead of a cyclical growth story. 
7 hours ago

Oil Above $100: Should Investors Invest in Oil Stocks in 2026?

TradingKey - Investors should take into account the risk of geopolitical events causing oil to trade above $100 per barrel. However, in the current cycle, long-term sustainable businesses that will survive the inevitable economic downturn should be the primary focus of any investor.
8 hours ago

Is It Time to Invest in Samsung? Samsung Electronics Foundry Business Enters Recovery Period

TradingKey - Against the backdrop of surging demand for AI chips, Samsung Electronics' foundry business is entering a long-awaited recovery window. As partnership news with clients such as NVIDIA, AMD, Tesla, and Qualcomm continues to materialize, the market is re-evaluating Samsung’s competitivenes
8 hours ago

Gold Suffers Epic Plunge, March Cumulative Decline Exceeds 20%. Has Gold Become a Risk Asset?

TradingKey - At 3:21 AM Beijing Time during the Asian trading session, spot gold (XAUUSD) fell nearly 9% intraday, briefly dropping below the $4,100/oz mark. This not only erased all gains for the full year of 2026 but also marked the largest monthly decline of the 21st century. Since March, spot gold prices have plummeted by more than $1,000. Meanwhile, spot silver (XAGUSD) fell in tandem to $61/oz, down 10% on the day.
9 hours ago

Fed Officials Speak Out to Calm Markets, but Markets Seem Unmoved?

TradingKey - Following the latest policy meeting, several Federal Reserve officials have issued a flurry of signals to anchor expectations, but market reactions have significantly diverged. Despite the policy-level emphasis on stability, financial markets have "voted with their feet"—U.S. stocks weakened, yields climbed, and rate cut expectations have been continuously pushed back.
9 hours ago

Gold Price Slumps. Spot Gold Drops More Than 8% Intraday.

TradingKey - As of 15:25 Beijing Time, spot gold (XAUUSD) plunged over 8% intraday to $4,118 per ounce, while New York gold futures plummeted 10%, marking a rare single-day decline in recent years.
10 hours ago

Why Invest In AI? What Are The Best AI Stocks To Buy In 2026?

TradingKey - The appeal of AI as an investment theme has amplified over recent years. There are strong underlying reasons on why AI is one of the hottest themes currently – primary reason being the increased usability of AI in many practical use-cases which wasn’t the case earlier. Consequently, AI
10 hours ago

AMD Breakthrough in Asia-Pacific. Secures Order for 10,000 AI Chips From South Korea’s Upstage

TradingKey - March 23: South Korean AI startup Upstage is reportedly in talks with AMD to procure 10,000 Instinct MI355 AI accelerator chips.
10 hours ago

Conflict Escalates: Trump Issues Ultimatum as Goldman Warns of Record $147 Oil

TradingKey - Middle East conflicts escalated sharply over the weekend. Brent crude rose over 1% intraday, with prices surging to near $109 at the time of publication. As the U.S.-Iran conflict enters its fourth week with no signs of de-escalation, Goldman Sachs has once again raised its oil price fo
10 hours ago

Gold Slumps $800 Over 4 Consecutive Days: Safe-Haven Demand Remains, Why Are Gold Prices Still Falling?

TradingKey - Gold continued its weak correction today as the market remained under pressure from the combined impact of geopolitical risks, a strengthening US dollar, and rising US Treasury yields. Although safe-haven sentiment persists, capital is clearly prioritizing the avoidance of pressure from
11 hours ago

Silver Plunges Nearly 9%, Having Previously Erased All Gains for the Year. Global Liquidity Run Is Erupting

TradingKey - Spot silver plummeted during Monday's Asian trading session, with intraday losses expanding to over 8% as prices broke below the $62 mark, hitting a new yearly low. Technical charts showed a distinct "waterfall" decline in a short period, signaling a rapid shift in market sentiment.
11 hours ago

4 Best Auto Stocks to Buy Under $50

Most people think they have auto stocks figured out in 2026. EVs are the future. Legacy makers are dying. Everyone’s still waiting for the next Tesla.
11 hours ago

'Golden Gas' Crisis Hits Global Chip Chain? Middle East Conflict Affects Global Semiconductor Production

TradingKey — The spillover effects of the Middle East conflict are rapidly spreading from energy markets to the semiconductor supply chain. Latest reports indicate that Iranian strikes on Qatari energy facilities have significantly impacted the supply of helium, often referred to as "Golden Gas." This seemingly niche industrial gas is emerging as a critical risk factor for the global semiconductor industry.
11 hours ago

Black Monday: South Korea Markets Meltdown as KOSPI Plunges 5%, Won Hits 17-Year Low

TradingKey - On Monday, March 23, Asian markets collectively experienced a "Black Monday," with South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index plunging over 6% at one point to hit a low of 5,409.17 points. Within 18 minutes of the opening bell, KOSPI 200 futures slumped 5%, triggering circuit breakers and susp
13 hours ago

The Week on Wall Street: Geopolitical Tensions Drove Markets Lower; Fed Held Rates, Noting Inflation Risks

US equity markets faced a challenging week, extending their recent retreat. The S&P 500 notably marked a fourth consecutive weekly loss, trading around 6,506.48 on March 20, down 5.1% year-to-date. Early in the week, some relief rallied the S&P 500 by 1.2% as crude oil prices temporarily eased, but
14 hours ago

Gold Flash Crashes in Early Trading, $4,400 Mark Lost

TradingKey - In early Asian trade today (March 23), international spot gold prices experienced sharp volatility, rapidly breaking below the $4,400/oz key support level after the opening. Prices hit a session low of $4,319, with the decline widening to as much as 3.8% at one point. This marks the fir
16 hours ago

Japan, South Korea Stocks Open Sharply Lower; Kospi Slumps 6% Triggering Circuit Breaker; Gold Drops 3% Intraday

TradingKey - As of 9:00 (GMT+8) on Monday, March 23, the Nikkei 225 fell by more than 4%, dropping below the 51,000-point mark, while South Korea's KOSPI Index saw its decline widen to 6%, breaking below 5,500 points.
16 hours ago

The Institutional Pivot: Solana is the Strategic Buy for a $1,000 Crypto Allocation in 2026

In 2026, Solana (SOL) emerges as the strategic $1,000 crypto buy. Following the Fed's March decision and new "Digital Commodity" status, we analyze how 100,000+ TPS Firedancer upgrades and Spot ETF anticipation are driving SOL’s institutional pivot and real-world utility.
Sun, Mar 22
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