Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that the Dollar is trading defensively even as Brent holds above $100 and European gas prices stay elevated. The bank highlights mixed news on shipping security through the Strait of Hormuz and questions whether markets are closer to peak fear, concluding that near-term USD risks remain skewed to the upside. Strait security…
2026.03.17 2026.03.17 Silver Still in the Game. Forecast as of 17.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Silver is likely to benefit in both scenarios. If the Middle East conflict continues, rising recession risks will support demand for precious metals. If the US and Iran reach an agreement, the US dollar will weaken, which will also support silver. Let’s discuss this topic and make…
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. Will central bankers adjust their inflation assessment? Or will they express optimism that Canada can weather the oil crisis? Here’s what to look out for…
Dominguez spoke to the FT earlier and said that naval escorts are not a “100 percent guarantee” in terms of ship safety in the Strait of Hormuz. Adding that: “It reduces the risk, but the risk is still there. The merchant ships and seafarers can be affected.” As such, he argues that military intervention to try and smooth the…
Agenus (AGEN Quick QuoteAGEN – Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.27 per share. This compares to a loss of $2.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +144.27%. A quarter ago, it was…
2026.03.17 2026.03.17 US Dollar Steps Back As Oil Prices Ease. Forecast as of 17.03.2026 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ As soon as oil prices retreated slightly, the EUR/USD pair started to recover. Various central bank statements are fueling the rebound. While the Fed needs to reassure markets that it will not remain on the sidelines, the ECB is ready to increase interest…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% at its March meeting, delivering a second consecutive rate hike as stubbornly high inflation and rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict tilted risks further to the upside. The decision passed by the narrowest possible margin — 5 votes to 4 —…
Inflation was already too high, reflecting the fact that demand was outstripping supply The cash rate was not high enough to bring inflation back to the target Higher petrol prices will add to inflation but they were not the reason for today’s decision The risks to inflation have tilted to the upside We must also make sure that higher…
The US Dollar (USD) holds its Monday’s corrective move, which was driven by a significant retracement in the oil price that eased de-anchored consumer inflation concerns. As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades marginally higher near 99.90. The USD Index corrected sharply from its over nine-month high of…
The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but that’s not where the real story is. The updated dot plot and Powell’s press conference could end up being the most important Fed signals of the year so far, as traders look for how the Fed navigates an ugly mix of oil-driven inflation pressure and a softening…
