Monthly Archives: March 2026
41654156156Dollar Dominance Crushes Gold as War-Driven Inflation Redefines “Safe Haven”
Written on March 16, 2026 at 8:26 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Dollar Spot Index hits multi-month highs as oil-led inflation fuels “higher-for-longer” rate bets. *February Core PCE rise of 0.4% confirms pre-war price pressures; 3.1% annual gain is largest since 2024. *Gold breaks traditional crisis correlation, falling toward $5,000 as surging 10-year Treasury yields prioritize dollar liquidity. Market Summary: The U.S. dollar climbed towardContinue Reading
RBA Decision Looms as Hawkish Expectations Buoys Aussie
Written on March 16, 2026 at 8:23 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The Australian Dollar trades near 0.7000 against the U.S. Dollar ahead of the policy decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia. *Futures indicate about a 70% chance of a 25 bps hike to 4.10% as inflation remains above target and energy prices surge. *Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are lifting oil prices,Continue Reading
Geopolitical Supply Shock Persist, Prices Consolidate Near $100
Written on March 16, 2026 at 8:15 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Crude remains elevated with Brent Crude near $103 and West Texas Intermediate around $100, as severe disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz choke global supply flows. *Attacks on vessels and export shutdowns across Gulf producers have removed millions of barrels from the market, creating one of the largest supply shocks in recent history.Continue Reading
