Executive Summary 🔸Oil prices surged above US$110 as Middle East conflict disrupted supplies. 🔸Asian markets plunged, with South Korea and Japan hit hardest. 🔸Governments imposed fuel caps and rationing to contain panic buying. (March 9) U.S. oil prices surged above US$110 per barrel on Ma

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The Forex market today continued to operate in a high-volatility, headline-driven environment, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and expectations surrounding U.S. monetary policy remained the primary drivers of market sentiment. The U.S. dollar maintained its strength against several major

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Global Forex markets this week traded in a highly volatile and headline-driven environment, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East became the primary driver of market sentiment. The conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran pushed investors toward defensive positioning,

Global financial markets on March 5, 2026 continued to trade cautiously as investors closely monitored geopolitical developments in the Middle East and expectations surrounding U.S. Federal Reserve policy. In this environment, the U.S. dollar maintained its strength, oil prices cooled slightly after

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Gold and oil surge while USD returns as a safe-haven asset in a risk-off environment Global financial markets have entered a period of heightened volatility as military tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran escalate, raising concerns about energy supply disruptions and broader econo

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Global financial markets this week traded in a high-volatility but low-conviction environment, as investors continuously adjusted expectations in response to monetary policy signals and ongoing macroeconomic risks. In the foreign exchange market, the USD experienced sharp fluctuations driven by head

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