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NZD/USD Slips Below 0.5750 Amid Increased Risk Aversion
NZD/USD extends its losing streak for the fifth successive day, trading around 0.5730 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair depreciates as risk aversion intensifies amid fears of a potential United States (US) ground invasion in Iran.
Fxstreet
21 hours ago
Today’s Market Recap: US Stock Selloff Deepens, S&P and Nasdaq Hit Near Eight-Month Lows
TradingKey - Driven by the escalation of US-Iran hostilities, oil prices have surged recently, intensifying the sell-off in US stocks. The Dow and the Nasdaq 100 have fallen into correction territory, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at nearly eight-month lows.
Global Markets-stocks Dive in Asia, Brent Crude Heads for Record Monthly Rise
Nikkei futures slide, S&P futures extend fallBrent crude up 60% in March, biggest monthly rise everGulf peace talks uncertain as US builds up troopsBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Stock markets slumped in Asia on Monday as investors dug in for a protracted Gulf conflict that alread...
Reuters
21 hours ago
WRAPUP 13-Rubio says Iran war to last 'weeks not months,' no US ground troops needed
New strikes hit nuclear and industrial infrastructure, Iran says Iran yet to decide whether to respond to 15-point proposal, official saysSources say only a third of Iran's missiles and drones destroyedIranian attack on base in Saudi Arabia injures 12 US service personnelBy Parisa Hafezi, Humeyr...Reuters
Sat, Mar 28
Seesaw Effect Continues. US Pre-Market Three Major Index Futures Weaken, Oil Prices Rise, Bitcoin Drops Below 68,000 Mark
TradingKey - Against a backdrop of intertwined geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty, global market sentiment has diverged once again. During Friday’s pre-market session (ET), the three major U.S. stock index futures continued to trend lower, signaling pressure on risk assets. Bitcoin, which saw an optimistic trend in March, moved lower in tandem, briefly dipping below the 68,000 mark.
TradingKey
Fri, Mar 27
Asian Stocks Steady as Market Caution Prevails on Middle East Uncertainty
Asian equities trade sideways as uncertainty over the United States (US)–Iran peace talks limits risk appetite. At the time of writing, Japan’s Nikkei 225 is 0.03% higher to near 53,623, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is up 0.88 to 25,074, and the SSE Composite Index gains 0.75 to 3,920.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 27
Global Markets-asian Stocks Pare Losses as Oil Prices Dip, Wall Street Futures Rise
SYDNEY, March 27 (Reuters) - Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Asian Stocks Extend Global Rout; Bonds Hammered as War Drags On
SYDNEY, March 27 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets were swept up in a global rout on Friday, tracking Wall Street lower as the threat of a protracted energy shock out of the war-torn Middle East sent borrowing costs spiralling higher.Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Asia-Pacific Stocks Open Under Pressure, Nikkei 225 Falls Over 2%, KOSPI South Korea Composite Index Falls Over 4%
TradingKey - Impacted by the ongoing geopolitical conflict, Asia-Pacific stock markets generally opened under pressure on Thursday amid rising external uncertainty and retreating market risk appetite. Major indices fell across the board, with the South Korean market recording particularly significant losses.TradingKey
Fri, Mar 27
Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition
Trump signature to start appearing on $100 bill in June, marking 250th US anniversary Change to delete US treasurer's signature for the first time since 1861Signature plan latest Trump move to put his name on buildings, programs, ships, money By David Lawder WASHINGTON, March 26 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Today’s Market Recap: Negotiation Deadlock Persists, Three Major US Indices Close Lower but Rally After Hours, Asia-Pacific Stocks Open Under Pressure
TradingKey - As U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations reached a stalemate, market risk aversion intensified rapidly. International oil prices surged over 4% at one point, while risk assets including U.S. equities, Treasuries, gold, and Bitcoin came under simultaneous pressure.
Macquarie Raises 2026 WTI Forecast to $83/bbl on Supply Risks
March 26 (Reuters) - Macquarie on Thursday raised its 2026 oil price outlook, forecasting West Texas Intermediate (WTI) to average about $83 per barrel, up from around $58 previously, citing supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.It also lowered its 2026 U.S. natural gas price forecasReuters
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Miran Lays Out Path to Shrink Central Bank Balance Sheet Further
Fed's Miran says there's a path to trim Fed holdings substantiallyChanging market liquidity demand could reduce Fed holdingsMiran also says smaller balance sheet could require easier monetary policy stanceBy Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, March 26 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Stephen ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
Fed's Jefferson 'Somewhat Concerned' About Private Credit Vulnerablities
March 26 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Thursday he was "somewhat concerned" about vulnerabilities in private credit, which has ballooned in recent years but has not yet gone through a full credit cycle that would test its resilience.Reuters
Fri, Mar 27
