
Sour sentiment joins pre-data anxietyGlobal financial markets started Friday in a cautious risk-off mood as tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz coincided with investor focus on the Februa

MARKET ANALYSISUSDJPYUSD/JPY Intraday: choppy.Pivot:159.40Our preference:Short positions below 159.40 with targets at 158.85 158.65 in extension.Alternative scenario:Above 159.40 look for further ups

MARKET ANALYSISUSDJPYUSD/JPY Intraday: choppy.Pivot:159.40Our preference:Short positions below 159.40 with targets at 158.85 158.65 in extension.Alternative scenario:Above 159.40 look for further ups

MARKET ANALYSISUSDJPYUSD/JPY Intraday: choppy.Pivot:159.40Our preference:Short positions below 159.40 with targets at 158.85 158.65 in extension.Alternative scenario:Above 159.40 look for further ups

[Figure 1: Strait Confrontation Overview]Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to zero on March 14, marking a historic disruption in one of the world‘s most critical energy corridors.

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Market OverviewYesterday, international oil prices pulled back from elevated levels as expectations grew that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could ease, alongside speculation of

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Canada Inflation Eases NoticeablyLatest data showed that Canadas Consumer Price Index rose 1.8% year-on-year in February, slowing from the previous 2.3% and coming in below the market expectation of 1

Recent tensions in the Middle East are increasingly impacting the global energy market, and the U.S. government is closely evaluating potential risks. Senior executives from several major oil companie

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Key Takeaways:Market Sell-off: The Dow plunged nearly 740 points, while the Nasdaq led losses with a 1.78% drop as investors de-risked amid escalating Middle East tensions.Hormuz Standoff: Irans new S

16 March 2026- Global financial markets started the new week under a complex mix of macroeconomic forces. During early Asian trading, spot gold came under pressure and eased back toward the USD 5,000/

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Last Friday, due to the continued uncertainty of the Iran War, the US dollar remained a safe haven, causing the US dollar index to fluctuate upwards and return to the 100 mark for the first time since

Weekly Ahead: Central Bank Super Week Looms; Dollar Shines as Yields Surge and Oil Stays ElevatedThe global financial markets are entering a highly critical trading week with multiple central bank rat

Market ReviewAccording to ETO Markets monitoring, on March 13 (Friday) gold prices edged lower. Spot gold fell 0.5% to close at USD 5,052.15/oz. Influenced by the U.S. dollar and shifting rate expecta