Monthly Archives: March 2026
41654156156Wall Street Posts Modest Gains Amid Geopolitical Crosscurrents as Fed Decision Looms
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:42 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *U.S. equities opened slightly higher, with the S&P 500 near 6,740, as markets stabilize after recent geopolitical-driven weakness. *The killing of senior Iranian figures, including Ali Larijani, shifts leadership toward hardliners, raising the risk of prolonged conflict. *Focus turns to the Federal Open Market Committee decision, with markets expecting a hold but closelyContinue Reading
Yen’s Weakness Persists as USD Safe-Haven Demand Surges
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:34 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The Japanese Yen remains structurally weak, with USD/JPY trading near 159, reflecting USD strength rather than yen recovery. *Policy divergence between the Fed and the Bank of Japan continues to favor USD inflows, keeping the yen under pressure. *Japan’s heavy reliance on imported energy and elevated oil prices exacerbate trade deficits and weakenContinue Reading
US Dollar Pauses After Two-Day Pullback Amid Oil and Geopolitical Shifts
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:28 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The US Dollar is in a short-term corrective phase around 99.50–99.60, driven by easing oil prices and a modest recovery in risk appetite. *Geopolitical uncertainty, including limited NATO support for US actions in Iran, is creating near-term volatility for the USD. *The USD remains supported structurally by higher US interest rates and relativeContinue Reading
