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Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Nudging Up Inflation Estimates, Flags Uncertainty Over US-Iran War
The Fed chose to wait and watch how inflation plays out in the aftermath of the Middle East shock but remained optimistic of the economic momentum.
Hot PPI Prints Ahead of Fed Decision: Will Wholesale Inflation Push the Dollar Futures Past Critical Breakout Level?
Surging wholesale inflation and a near-certain Fed pause converge, with 100.5 flagged as the decisive technical breakout level to watch for the dollar futures.
Trump’s Cuba Rhetoric Fuels Energy Jitters — Commodities, Freight and What Else is on the Line for Traders?
Cuba crisis adds Caribbean shipping risk and the prospect of tightening energy logistics, potentially lifting prices and unsettling the already fragile market sentiment.
First G10 Hike Is In: Iran War Pushes RBA Into Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, AUD/USD Subdued Ahead of Fed
The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a narrowly split 25-bps hike to 4.10%, signaling a renewed tightening bias as persistent inflation and war-driven energy shocks complicate the policy outlook.
New York Manufacturing Activity Nearly Holds Up Despite Iran War, Input Prices in Check, Expectations Robust — Are Firms Ignoring the Oil Shock?
New York manufacturing stalled in March, even as manufacturers remained cautiously optimistic about investment and future business conditions ahead of the FOMC meeting.
More Evidence of Sticky Inflation Drops Even As Growth Disappoints — Stagflation Risk Looms?
Economic data signals stagflation risks as inflation stays sticky and growth softens, while resilient labor markets complicate the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
Stay Long on Dollar Into Weekend, Strategist Says, as US Currency Pushes to Multi-Month Highs: PCE Inflation Does Little To Rein In Rally
The dollar remains firm as safe-haven demand grew amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade and expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged.
Iran War Brings a Tough Choice for Tech Sector: Choose AI or Everything Else as Helium Shortage Chokes Memory Chip Production
Iran war disrupts Qatar helium supply, threatening semiconductor production and worsening memory shortages as AI demand competes with consumer electronics manufacturing.
Iran Escalates Violence in Hormuz, Brent Futures Cross $100 as Worries Pile up Over an Already Worst Oil ‘Supply Disruption in the History’
Oil prices rebound as Iran escalates Hormuz attacks, undermining record IEA reserve release and raising doubts about the market-calming impact.
Gold Bucks Its Safe Haven Role To Underperform in Iran-War Fueled Market Crisis: What’s Driving the Bullion?
Gold pauses after huge 2025 rally as stronger dollar, rising real yields and Fed pause expectations curb safe-haven demand despite Iran war.
US Consumer Prices Stayed Benign in February — Why the Fed Still Won’t Cut Rates Next Week
February CPI met expectations and hit a five-year core low, but energy shocks and policy distortions may keep the Federal Reserve cautious on rate cuts.
Oil Crunch May Not Subside Even if US and Allies Plan to Release Massive Emergency Reserve Go Through, Say Analysts
Crude oil rebounded above $87 as supply disruption fears tied to the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed efforts by global policymakers to calm markets.