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Forex Today: Markets Turn Risk-averse as Ceasefire Optimism Fades
Financial markets adopt a cautious stance early Thursday as hopes of an end to the conflict in the Middle East wane. The US Dollar (USD) Index holds comfortably above 99.50 after closing in positive territory on Wednesday, while US stock index futures lose between 0.3% and 0.4%.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 26
Equities: Cyclicals lead as geopolitical reversal trade extends – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team notes global equities extended gains, with Stoxx 600 up 1.4% and S&P 500 up 0.5% in a geopolitical reversal trade. Cyclicals outperformed defensives, though investors remain only cautiously optimistic.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 26
Japan's 2-year bond yield hits 30-year high on Middle East crisis, rate-hike bets
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) - The yield on Japan's two-year government bond rose to a three-decade high on Thursday, as the protracted Middle East crisis added to inflationary pressures and reinforced expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike as early as April.The two-y...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
PRECIOUS-Gold drops 1% as markets assess Mideast ceasefire prospects
Gold slips after gaining for last two sessionsIran reviewing U.S. proposal to end the Gulf war Brent oil prices climb back above $100 a barrelMarkets see no chances of Fed rate cut this yearBy Noel John March 26 (Reuters) - Gold prices fell on Thursday after two consecutive sessions of gains, as ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
EBRD warns of lower growth and windfall to Russia from Iran war
LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - Growth forecasts for certain developing markets are likely to be revised down by as much as 0.4 percentage points in the next regional economic outlook in June if energy prices remain elevated, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said on Thursday. Oil p...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
Japan 2-year bond yield rises to nearly 30-year high on rising inflation pressure
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) - The yield on Japan's two-year government bond rose to a nearly three-decade high on Thursday, as the protracted Middle East crisis added to inflationary pressures and reinforced the need for accelerated interest rate hikes by the central bank.The two...Reuters
Thu, Mar 26
