Monthly Archives: March 2026
41654156156Geopolitical Crosscurrents Drive Choppy Trade in Metal Markets

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:36 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Gold hovered near $5,110 while Silver traded around $85, balancing safe-haven demand with pressure from rising yields and a stronger dollar. *Escalating Middle East risks and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are sustaining defensive demand for precious metals. *A stronger U.S. Dollar Index and rising Treasury yields are limiting gains,Continue Reading
Technical Squeeze Drives Breakout in Crypto, Sustainability in Question

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:33 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Bitcoin surged above $71,000 while Ethereum reclaimed $2,100, largely fueled by a short squeeze as deeply negative funding rates forced traders to cover bearish positions. *Rising open interest alongside the rally suggests heavy leveraged positioning, increasing the risk of sharp liquidation-driven volatility if momentum reverses. *With the rally driven mainly by derivatives dynamicsContinue Reading
Oil Volatility Surges as US-Iran War Threatens Global Energy Supply

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:31 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Oil prices remain elevated as the US-Iran conflict enters its 13th day, keeping energy markets on edge. *Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, raising severe supply disruption risks. *The International Energy Agency warns the potential disruption could become the largest in global oil marketContinue Reading

