Energy shocks from the Iran war limit ECB hikes, while shifting geopolitical headlines drive volatile global markets and divergent policies. Energy-Driven Inflation vs. ECB Restraint The Eurozone currently finds itself at a critical crossroads where geopolitical volatility meets monetary caution. While headline inflation climbed to 2.5% in March, the surge is almost entirely a byproduct
The main shift that will reshape financial markets for the foreseeable future is the conflict between the US and Iran. This turned out to be not a short-term military event as the US is moving troops for a ground operation. It’s hard to estimate the effects for all instruments, but prices of crude oil futures
The previous week in the financial markets was pressured down by rising inflation expectations. The hawkish monetary policy shift across the globe boosts demand for the US dollar. As there are no significant economic publications this week, traders pay attention mostly to geopolitical agenda and changing market conditions. According to the Fedwatchtool from CME group,
EUR/USD is trying to recover after finding support near 1.1450, while USD/JPY is retreating from recent peaks above 160.00 and may extend its decline towards lower levels. Key Points The euro slipped below 1.1600 before stabilising and attempting a recovery. A bearish trend line is forming on EUR/USD, with resistance around 1.1575 on the hourly
Sysco (NYSE: SYY) is under pressure after the food distribution company announced a $29 billion acquisition of Jetro, the parent company of Restaurant Depot and a leader in the “cash and carry” wholesale segment. Investors are concerned mostly because of the massive price tag and the potential integration risks associated with such a transformative merger.
Jubilant FoodWorks said it will not renew its agreement with Dunkin’ to develop and operate the US brand’s stores in India when the current pact ends on December 31, 2026. The company said it will evaluate options for the existing stores, including a sale or transfer of franchise rights in consultation with Dunkin’. Jubilant said
Global government bond markets are heading for their steepest monthly decline in years. The move comes as the prolonged Middle East conflict drives a surge in oil prices and reignites concerns about inflation and slowing growth. Yields have climbed sharply across major economies in March, reflecting a rapid repricing of interest-rate expectations and a broad
Shares of major aluminium producers rallied on Monday after Iranian airstrikes damaged key production facilities in the Middle East, fuelling concerns of a global supply shock and driving metal prices sharply higher. US-listed Alcoa rose nearly 10%, while Century Aluminum surged about 11%. Kaiser Aluminum also gained 4.7%, as investors reacted to tightening supply conditions.
As Brent crude prices soar amid escalating tensions in the Gulf, the oil trading landscape faces unprecedented challenges, according to Baron Lamarre, co-founder of International Digital Exchange, an expert in energy markets and former trader at Petronas and Shell. In an interview with Invezz, Lamarre highlighted how traditional oil trading is being stress-tested at its weakest
BTCUSD breaks below ascending trend channel Trades below 70,000 at lower boundary of consolidation Momentum signals suggest deeper declines may be limited for now Bitcoin is attempting a mild recovery after falling to a onemonth low slightly below 65,000, before paring losses and trading higher near 67,700, trying to reenter the multimonth upwardsloping channel intact since