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NZD/USD pressured as Middle East tensions, Fed decision weigh on sentiment
NZD/USD trades around 0.5860 on Tuesday, posting a slight daily decline after rebounding from intraday lows. The move remains limited but reflects cautious market sentiment as the US Dollar (USD) holds steady and multiple risk factors dominate the macro backdrop.
WTI remains volatile amid persistent geopolitical risks and supply disruptions
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil trims part of earlier gains and edges lower on Tuesday as traders struggle to extend the rally at elevated levels while continuing to assess geopolitical developments surrounding the US-Iran war and ongoing supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Silver slumps to $79 despite softer US Dollar, falling US yields
Silver (XAG/USD) prices retreated nearly 2% on Tuesday, even as the Greenback remained softer and US Treasury yields fell. Higher Crude Oil prices pressure the white metal, which is down 1.81% in the week, while risk appetite improves.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD extends gains as traders eye Fed-BoE decisions
The GBP/USD pair is trading near the 1.3350 price region on Tuesday, striking a bullish tone as investors continue to move away from the US Dollar (USD) ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision on Wednesday. Read More...
Canada: Strong wealth boost with record net worth – NBC
National Bank of Canada (NBC) analyst Matthieu Arseneau highlights that Canadian households saw net worth rise 5.8% in 2025, reaching a record high, as financial assets outpaced modest credit growth. The S&P/TSX delivered a 31.7% total return, aided by higher Gold prices.
US President Trump: We no longer "need" or desire NATO countries' assistance
United States (US) President Donald Trump said that the US has been informed by most NATO allies that they don’t want to get involved with the military operation in Iran. He claimed that the US no longer needs or wants NATO countries' assistance in a Truth Social post on Tuesday.
United States 52-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.345% to 3.485%
United States 52-Week Bill Auction rose from previous 3.345% to 3.485%
New Zealand GDT Price Index declined to 0.1% from previous 5.7%
New Zealand GDT Price Index declined to 0.1% from previous 5.7%
EUR/GBP holds steady as markets await ECB, BoE policy decisions
EUR/GBP trades around 0.8640 on Tuesday at the time of writing, virtually unchanged for the day, as investors remain on the sidelines ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) monetary policy decisions due on Thursday.
S&P 500 outlook: Dive to 6,500 or lower? [Video]
In this analysis, we revisit our earlier outlook on the S&P 500 that was shared in advance when the index was trading near the 6746 level. At that stage, the wave structure suggested a clear bearish bias, indicating the potential for a downward move to unfold in the sessions ahead.
EUR/USD: Sentiment-led recovery extends – Scotiabank
Scotiabank’s FX team highlights a modest Euro gain versus the Dollar, with EUR/USD supported after Monday’s bullish reversal. The pair is shrugging off weak German ZEW data as sentiment and elevated yield spreads underpin the Euro.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound extends gains as traders eye Fed-BoE decisions
The GBP/USD pair is trading near the 1.3350 price region on Tuesday, striking a bullish tone as investors continue to move away from the US Dollar (USD) ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) monetary policy decision on Wednesday.
AUD: Positive terms of trade offsets geopolitical risk – TD Securities
TD Securities strategists Prashant Newnaha and Alex Loo maintain a constructive stance on the Australian Dollar (AUD) despite the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) close 5-4 vote. A positive terms of trade shock and increased hedging by Australian pension funds underpin AUD outperformance in G10.
Aluminium: Gulf cuts tighten supply outlook – ING
ING’s Commodities Strategist Ewa Manthey highlights that recent output cuts at Alba and Qatalum tighten the Aluminium supply outlook, with Gulf disruptions now affecting a notable share of regional production.
Oil: Supply risks and reserves shape outlook – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Commodity Analyst Carsten Fritsch compares current Oil disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz blockade with the 1970s oil crises, highlighting record supply shortfalls and potential demand and supply adjustments over time.
GBP/JPY holds steady as traders eye BoE and BoJ rate decisions
The British Pound (GBP) trades broadly flat against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Tuesday as a thin economic calendar keeps price action subdued, with attention firmly shifting to the Bank of England (BoE) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decisions due on Thursday.
USD/CAD: Range holds as fair value diverges – Scotiabank
Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is flat against the Dollar (USD) but supported by elevated Oil prices and narrow yield spreads.
Gold: Debasement trade faces policy headwinds – TD Securities
TD Securities’ Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Ghali warns Gold is increasingly exposed as US 2-year yields break their downtrend and the macro backdrop shifts.
United States Pending Home Sales (YoY) fell from previous -0.4% to -0.8% in February
United States Pending Home Sales (YoY) fell from previous -0.4% to -0.8% in February
Oil: Price swings ease as conflict risk reassessed – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank analysts note that Brent Oil has stabilised after recent conflict-driven spikes, with prices briefly falling back towards $100 as hopes grew for resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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