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Cheat Sheet Update: Risk-Off Scenario Confirmed – Mar. 18, 2026
The Risk-Off scenario from this week’s Fundies Cheat Sheet is now fully confirmed across all six tracked assets. Here’s what Wednesday’s FOMC shock means for Thursday.
Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 18, 2026
The Fed held rates steady while flagging stickier inflation tied to the Middle East conflict, sending the dollar to highs as equities, gold, and Bitcoin fell sharply.
U.S. Wholesale Prices Jump 0.7% In February, Above Forecasts
U.S. wholesale prices jumped 0.7% in February, beating forecasts and hitting 3.4% year-over-year. The dollar rallied initially but gave back gains ahead of the Fed decision.
3 Common Trading Obstacles & How to Overcome Them
Challenges are expected in forex trading, but have any of these become big enough to turn into major obstacles for you?
Why Canada’s “Mission Accomplished” Inflation Print Doesn’t Add Up
Canada’s inflation just hit its target, but between stale data and surging oil prices, that milestone may already be moot.
Chart Art: EUR/JPY Bracing for Triangle Breakout?
EUR/JPY has formed lower highs and higher lows inside a symmetrical triangle pattern on its 4-hour time frame. Price is testing resistance and could be gearing up for a breakout soon.
Event Guide: BOE Monetary Policy Statement (March 2026)
With rates on hold at 3.75% and the focus squarely on the MPC vote count and Bailey’s tone, here’s how Sterling traders can position for the outcome.
Event Guide: ECB Monetary Policy Statement (March 2026)
There’s been some chatter of a potential ECB rate hike soon, so traders will be looking to the actual central bank announcement for some clarity. Here’s what to look out for.
Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 17, 2026
Equities and crude oil advanced in tandem for the first time since the Iran war began, the RBA hiked in a narrow vote, and the dollar softened.
Chart Art: S&P 500 Tests Falling Trendline
The S&P 500 is rebounding from recent lows, but can bulls break through the falling highs trendline and SMA confluence capping the rally?
Chart Art: Gold Tests 5,000 Support as Geopolitical Risks Keep Gold in Focus
Gold is pulling back and now sits near the 5,000 support zone, close to the 50 SMA. Will buyers defend this level and spark a rebound, or is a deeper drop toward 4,800 and below next?
RBA Hikes to 4.10%, but AUD Drops as Narrow Vote Raises Doubts About Further Rate Hikes
The RBA raised rates to 4.10% as expected, but a tight 5 to 4 split sent AUD lower as tightening expectations faded.
Event Guide: FOMC Statement (March 2026)
Will the Fed’s dot plot signal the end of rate cuts — or leave the door open despite soaring oil prices?
Event Guide: BOC Monetary Policy Statement (March 2026)
The Bank of Canada (BOC) is still widely expected to keep rates on hold for the time being, but markets are eager to see how the policy outlook changed with the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Here’s what to look out for.
Premium Watchlist Recap: U.S. CPI Report (February 2026)
February’s U.S. CPI landed exactly on target — but with Iran dominating headlines and oil surging, an on-consensus print barely moved the needle before geopolitics took over.
Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 16, 2026
Oil prices reversed Monday’s gap higher, falling sharply to lift equities and bonds while the US dollar slid to its worst daily showing among the major currencies.
Why the ECB May Tighten While the Fed Stays Stuck — And What It Means for EUR/USD
The ECB may raise rates in 2026, possibly before the Fed does anything. But EUR/USD might not have a straightforward response because of a major policy plot twist.
The “Zero Payout Denial” Movement: A New Standard for Prop Firms Ahead?
The “Zero Payout Denial” movement is reshaping prop firm legitimacy in 2026 — but does it actually protect traders, or is the devil in the details?
So You Can Cut Your Losses. Can You Hold On to Your Winners?
It’s not every day that the market goes your way. But when it does, wouldn’t you want to make the most out of it?
Chart Art: CAD/CHF Approaches Major Resistance Near .5800
What’s worse than going 0 for 9 at the Oscars? Missing a long-term trend pullback setup! Here’s what’s unfolding on CAD/CHF’s daily chart.
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