Canadian Dollar gains as Oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz closure.Canadian Dollar gains as Oil prices rise on Strait of Hormuz closure

Japanese Yen strengthens on safe-haven demand as Iran conflict intensifies.Japanese Yen strengthens on safe-haven demand as Iran conflict intensifies

WTI Oil – Near-Term Price Action Holds in Extended Sideways Mode, Awaiting Fresh Signals.WTI oil remains in a sideways mode and ranging between $80 and $90 for the second consecutive day, suggesting that the price action has temporarily stabilized after surge to near $120 per barrel on opening on Monday and subsequent drop of about $40 during Mon/Tue trading.

Brent Chooses Its Path.The oil market is focused on two main issues: how quickly the conflict in the Middle East will end, and how it will conclude. Donald Trump insists on regime change and further cooperation between Tehran and Washington.

US officials say Iran laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz — WSJ.US officials say Iran laid mines in the Strait of Hormuz — WSJ

Shares skid, oil surges again as Iran attacks Gulf shipping.Shares fell in ​Asia on Thursday as oil prices jumped on reports that more ships had been struck in the Strait of Hormuz and ‌in Iraqi waters, fuelling inflation and pushing borrowing costs higher worldwide.

Oil Price Surge: Iran Conflict Disrupts Supply — Will Emergency Oil Calm Markets?.Oil prices have surged after the Iran conflict disrupted supply through the Strait of Hormuz, and while emergency reserves have been released to stabilize markets, supply risks and bullish technical signals suggest continued volatility.

U.S. February CPI In Line With Forecasts; USD Firms as Iran War Keeps Inflation Fears Alive.U.S. February CPI matched forecasts across the board, but a surging dollar and Iran war energy shock stole the spotlight.

Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations: 5.2% (March) vs 5%.Australia Consumer Inflation Expectations: 5.2% (March) vs 5%

Japan BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index (QoQ) came in at 3.8, below expectations (5.5) in 1Q.Japan BSI Large Manufacturing Conditions Index (QoQ) came in at 3.8, below expectations (5.5) in 1Q

Breaking: WTI rises above $92.50 amid supply disruption fears, geopolitical turmoil.Breaking: WTI rises above $92.50 amid supply disruption fears, geopolitical turmoil

US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserve.US to release 172 million barrels of oil from strategic petroleum reserve

US launches Section 301 tariff probe targeting China, EU, Mexico, Japan and others.The U.S. has launched sweeping Section 301 probes into manufacturing overcapacity across 16 trading partners, opening the door to a new wave of tariffs.

US President Donald Trump: IEA decision to release oil from reserve will reduce oil prices.US President Donald Trump: IEA decision to release oil from reserve will reduce oil prices

Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen — Reuters.Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen — Reuters

Chinese companies race to hedge against a swinging yuan with regulatory encouragement.Chinese companies have rushed to derivatives for protection from currency exposure as a rising yuan has hurt some exporters for months and - more recently - the war in Iran has ramped up volatility.

Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 11, 2026.Wednesday's markets churned as the U.S.-Iran conflict kept oil elevated despite a record IEA reserve release, while in-line CPI data did little to ease inflation fears.

New Zealand Manufacturing Sales declined to -0.5% in 4Q from previous 1.1%.New Zealand Manufacturing Sales declined to -0.5% in 4Q from previous 1.1%

KRW: BoK defends won as oil shock bites – Commerzbank.KRW: BoK defends won as oil shock bites – Commerzbank

Trading Day: Oil and yields up, up, and away.Oil prices rose sharply on Wednesday despite a record release of global crude reserves, stoking inflation fears and lifting two-year Treasury yields to the highest since September. The weight on stocks was too much, and Wall Street ended mostly lower.

USD/JPY, USD/CHF Forecast: Yields back in charge as oil shock muddies haven trades.Markets remain fixated on energy prices, but correlation analysis suggests the recent moves in USD/JPY and USD/CHF are once again being driven by more familiar forces. For the yen, interest rate differentials and shifts in risk appetite have reasserted themselves, while for the franc, haven demand alongside yield spreads appears to be back in the driver's seat.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bullish Reversal Faces Key Resistance.Natural gas shows a short-term bullish reversal off 10- and 20-day support, with key resistance at $3.22–$3.56 and upside targets shaped by the wedge pattern.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 11 Mar: Yields climb despite CPI coming in line.Oil up.The U.S. February CPI report came in largely in line with expectations, reinforcing the view that inflation pressures remain stable but not yet decisively lower. Headline CPI rose 2.4% year-over-year, matching forecasts and unchanged from the prior month.

The War drags on – North American Session Market Wrap for March 11.March 11th 2026 North-American Session Recap – The War continues and Oil marks another bounce after its early-week drops. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

EU warns that the US war on Iran could push EU inflation above 3%.EU officials warn a sustained energy shock from Middle East tensions could push inflation above 3% in 2026 and slow economic growth across the bloc.

China: Energy shock cushioned but PBoC constrained – ABN AMRO.China: Energy shock cushioned but PBoC constrained – ABN AMRO

Economic and event calendar in Asia 12 March 2026, eyes on the warmongers yet again.There is nothing on the schedule of events to move around markets too much. As for the war, this raises more questions than answers: Trump suggests there's "practically nothing left" to target in Iran, war will end soon Q1 is why the Strait of Hormuz is not yet safe if this is the case.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Gains as Energy Shock Fears Return.The Pound to Euro exchange rate advanced midweek, reaching a five-week high as renewed geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices weighed on the single currency. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.15898 (+0.28%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.34099 (-0.08%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.15704 (-0.36%) DAILY RECAP: The.

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Gains as Treasury Yields Climb on Inflation Fears.Middle East tensions lift the US Dollar as rising Treasury yields and delayed Fed rate cuts support DXY while traders watch crude oil and key moving averages.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rises As Traders Ignore Efforts To Curb Prices.IEA members will release 400 million barrels from strategic reserves.