Commerzbank analyst Volkmar Baur expects the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to keep rates unchanged, despite inflation having fallen to its new 3% target and real rates remaining restrictive. The Iran conflict, higher Oil prices and a weaker South African Rand (ZAR) argue for caution, though an eventual cut later in 2026 is possible if geopolitical risks and energy…
2026.03.26 2026.03.26 Short-Term Analysis for Oil, Gold, and EURUSD for 26.03.2026 Alex Rodionovhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/alex-rodionov/ Welcome, my fellow traders! I have prepared a price forecast for the USCrude, XAUUSD, and EURUSD using a combination of the margin zones method and technical analysis. Based on the market analysis, I suggest entry signals for intraday traders. Yesterday, the euro price fell below the…
USD/CHF looks ready to retest a key resistance zone! Think the pair will extend a months-long downtrend? We’re taking a closer look at the daily time frame: USD/CHF Daily Forex Chart Faster with TradingView The U.S. dollar led the pack on Wednesday, helped along by hotter import price data that kept the “higher for longer” rate narrative alive. The…
We will have enough data by April to determine if we need to act Or we can decide to wait and see for further developments Every passing day of the conflict contributes to an increase in inflationary risks A rate hike in April is certainly an option, but that is just one option on the table The pressure is…
Pound Sterling moves little as uncertainty prevails over US-Iran peace talks GBP/USD remains flat after two days of losses, hovering around 1.3360 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The pair remains steady as the US Dollar (USD) holds firm, with traders closely tracking developments in the Middle East amid persistent uncertainty over efforts to end the Iran war. The…
Australia’s February CPI came in softer than expected on both the headline and underlying measures, and with the broad market environment still trading with highly uncertain conditions, AUD/USD seems like a solid candidate to move on beyond the watchlist stage. The move lower in AUD/USD carved out an interesting technical structure worth studying — a potential symmetrical triangle breakdown…
In summary: Oil edges higher as geopolitical risk steadily builds Conflicting US-Iran messaging keeps uncertainty elevated Iran denies talks, US insists negotiations underway US claims major degradation of Iran’s military capability Israeli airstrikes continue, Iran hits regional targets Trump pushes for quick end but sets hard deadline Ground operation risk rising (Kharg Island / Hormuz focus) Gold and FX…
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil prices consolidate during the Asian session on Thursday and hold steady around the $90.50 region, well within a three-day-old range. Iran’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Tehran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war but has no intention of holding talks to wind down the widening Middle East conflict. Adding…
The Office for National Statistics confirmed that the UK headline CPI remained unchanged at 3.0% in the twelve months to February, landing broadly in line with expectations. Core CPI edged higher to 3.2%, a signal that underlying domestic price pressures have not fully dissipated. Key Takeaways CPI (12-month): 3.0% in February 2026, unchanged from January 2026 Core CPI ticked…
The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exchange markets. China operates a managed floating exchange rate system, under which the renminbi (yuan) is allowed to trade within a prescribed band…
