Asia markets shift as yen nears 160 and China rates signal policy pause
Asia markets shift as yen nears 160, China bond yields rise, signaling policy pause amid inflation, energy volatility, and global rate pressures.
Attack on world’s largest LNG hub escalates global energy risk
Missile strike on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG hub escalates energy risks, causing damage, raising supply fears, and driving oil prices above $109.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signals 2026 cuts despite rising inflation
Fed holds rates steady, signals only gradual cuts in 2026 - 27 amid higher inflation and growth projections, maintaining a higher - for - longer stance.
Australia markets gain as rate hikes and energy risks reshape outlook
ASX 200 rose 0.3% as tech and energy stocks gained; RBA hiked rates, AUD neared highs, but growth is slowing amid energy-driven inflation risks.
Energy shock drives commodities divergence as oil surges and metals retreat under rate pressure
Oil surges on Middle East tensions, metals fall on rate hike fears; sugar rises, cocoa drops; shipping demand up, inflation concerns grow.
Energy shock and central bank caution reshape European markets as volatility intensifies
European markets fell as Middle East tensions and rising energy prices fueled inflation fears, boosting yields and weakening the euro and pound.
Energy volatility reshapes outlook… Bank of Canada holds rates, signals flexibility
Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25%, signals flexibility as energy volatility and inflation risks rise amid weak growth.
US Gasoline Futures Reach Highest Level Since July 2022 at $3.07 Per Gallon
US gasoline futures climbed to $3.07 per gallon, the highest since July 2022, driven by elevated crude prices and energy supply pressures.
Eurozone ZEW Sentiment Hits 11 - Month Low at - 8.5 as Middle East Conflict Hammers Outlook
Eurozone ZEW economic sentiment fell 47.9 points to - 8.5 in March 2026, the lowest in 11 months, as Middle East conflict weighs on outlook.
US Heating Oil Futures Top $4 as Iran War Squeezes Hormuz Energy Supplies
US heating oil futures surged above $4 per gallon, highest since June 2022, up 50% since late February as the Hormuz strait remains disrupted by the Iran conflict.
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