Global oil markets were thrown into turmoil as disruptions to critical supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to surge dramatically, widening price gaps between different crude grades, refined products, and futures contracts. The price differential between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has recently expanded, reaching a peak of
Indian paint companies are facing renewed pressure as rising crude oil prices, softer demand trends, and intensifying competition weigh on the sector’s outlook. Shares of major paint manufacturers have declined sharply in recent trading sessions, reflecting concerns that higher input costs and slowing consumption could squeeze profitability. The sector’s vulnerability stems largely from its heavy
The crypto market was highly volatile last week as the war in Iran continued and the US published weak jobs numbers. Bitcoin price soared to $74,000 and then pulled back to $66,000 as inflation concerns remained. This article explores some of the top crypto to watch this week, including Polkadot (DOT), Pi Network (PI), and
Crude oil price continued rising this weekend as the war in Iran continued, pushing some key countries to slash their output. Hyperliquid futures show that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) soared to $115 on Sunday, much higher than Friday’s close of $90. Brent, the global benchmark, rose to $117, the highest level since 2022. WTI crude
On March 5, 2026, the digital asset market reached a psychological turning point as social media mentions and general “buzz” surrounding altcoins plummeted to their lowest levels in over two years. Data from the crypto sentiment analysis platform Santiment indicates that the “Social Dominance” of alternative cryptocurrencies has fallen to a score of 33, a
The stability of the Swiss economy and inflation remaining below 1% have helped the Swiss franc maintain its reputation as a safe-haven asset, particularly amid heightened geopolitical tensions and elevated gold prices. As illustrated on the USD/CHF chart, the US dollar declined against the franc to below 0.7650 in February, marking its weakest level since
This week, markets were trying to assess the impact of the military escalation in the Middle East on different markets. Let’s break down the main developments of the narratives and capital flows during the week of activation of the conflict. The obvious reaction to the military escalation was gaps for Crude oil futures and Gold.
The US dollar retreated only modestly from its recent highs against various other major currencies despite February’s NFP released on 6 March coming in much lower than expected at negative 92,000. This article summarises the latest American job report and the revisions that came with it then looks briefly at the charts of EURUSD and
Gold didn’t creep higher in early 2026. It lunged. In late January, futures pushed through $5,500 an ounce before sellers finally stepped in. Silver, true to form, overshot even more dramatically, tagging levels above $120 in what felt like a momentum chase more than orderly price discovery. Within days, both metals gave back a meaningful