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Judge blocks Justice Department subpoenas of Fed Chair Powell - NBC
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from issuing subpoenas to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing concerns over the subpoenas' breadth and potential infringement on the Fed's independ...
Oil: Stagflation risks and FX volatility – OCBC
OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong warn that Brent crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel and escalating geopolitical risks in the Hormuz Strait are increasing the likelihood of a sustained energy sh...
EUR/USD: Forecasts cut on energy shock – Rabobank
Rabobank's Foreign Exchange Strategy team has revised downward its short-term forecasts for the EUR/USD pair, attributing the shift to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil and gas prices. The bank h...
USD/JPY: Higher path eyed into March – Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered analysts Chong Hoon Park and Nicholas Chia anticipate the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will maintain its policy rate at 0.75% during the March 19 meeting. Their cautious outlook stems from Japan's uneven econom...
Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms
The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted global supply chains, leading to a shortage of affordable fertilizer for U.S. farmers. With spring planting season approaching, rising fertilizer costs threaten to increase prod...
Asian FX: Energy shock risks weigh on outlook – MUFG
MUFG analysts have warned that Asian currencies and interest rates face heightened vulnerability due to escalating tensions in the Iran conflict, which threaten oil supply stability via the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait,...
US Dollar Index (DXY) nears 10-month highs amid Middle East tensions
The US Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to near 10-month highs on Friday, extending its weekly gains as Middle East tensions drive increased demand for the US Dollar. The index, which tracks the Greenback against six major cur...
Oil: War-driven supply shock supports prices – Commerzbank
Commerzbank's commodity team, led by Barbara Lambrecht, reports that the Iran war has caused the largest oil supply disruption in history, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimating daily losses of at least 8...
Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike
The U.S. Department of Defense has escalated its investigation into an alleged Iranian strike on a school in Syria, which reportedly killed civilians. The incident, occurring amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and...
Bad news for housing. The average rate on 30 year fixed mortgage rises to 6.41%.
The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages in the US has surged to 6.41%, marking the highest level since September 2023. This follows a brief dip below 6.00% to 5.98% in early February. The rise is linked to increased...
Soft jobs report weighs on the Canadian dollar. What to look for next
Canada's February jobs report revealed a significant setback, with 83,900 jobs lost—the worst since the pandemic. Full-time job losses of 108,000 pushed the unemployment rate to 6.7%, weakening the Canadian dollar and bo...
China encourages dollar buying to slow surging yuan
China has directed commercial banks to increase dollar purchases to counter the rapid appreciation of the yuan, which has surged to a 15-month high against the U.S. dollar. The move aims to stabilize the yuan’s exchange...
Silver slides below $81 as US Dollar Index hits a nearly four-month high
Silver prices fell for the third consecutive day, dropping over 2.9% to below $81, amid a strengthening US Dollar Index (DXY) nearing a four-month high. The decline was driven by a rebound in oil prices despite US Presid...
WTI Oil prices steady near $95 as strategic reserves offset Middle East supply risks
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices remain stable near $95.30 as markets weigh the impact of strategic reserves against rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Despite ongoing supply risks from region...
USD/ZAR: Rand unwind extends – ING
ING analyst Chris Turner highlights that long positions on the South African Rand (ZAR) are being unwound due to weakening inflationary pressures, rising market volatility, and a slowdown in precious metals momentum. The...
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Cable slips to three-month low amid firmer US Dollar
The GBP/USD pair has declined for four consecutive days, reaching a three-month low near 1.3240, its weakest level since December 3, 2025. This decline is driven by a stronger US Dollar amid global risk aversion and shif...
EM FX: Flows rotate on energy and risk – BNY
BNY's iFlow data indicates a shift in market dynamics as investors exhibit increased risk aversion. Bond purchases are concentrated in G10 and Eurozone debt, while emerging market sovereign bonds face selling pressure. C...
Factbox-Biggest global oil supply disruptions in history
The article highlights major historical disruptions in global oil supply, including the 1973 oil embargo, the 1990 Gulf War, the 2011 Libyan conflict, the 2019 Saudi oil attacks, and the 2020 pandemic-induced demand cras...
US consumer spending, core PCE inflation firmer before Iran war - Reuters
U.S. consumer spending and core PCE inflation rose more than expected in the latest data, signaling stronger economic momentum ahead of potential geopolitical tensions with Iran. The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported...
Africa policymakers warn Iran oil shock will hit key sectors, halt monetary easing
African policymakers have issued warnings that potential disruptions in Iranian oil supply could trigger significant inflationary pressures and destabilize key economic sectors. The concerns stem from geopolitical tensio...