WTI oil settles into 80–100 new normal as supply vacuum fears ease.WTI crude's rapid fall from near 120 yesterday to around the 85 area suggests that the oil market is beginning to reassess the scale of the supply shock triggered by the Middle East conflict.

Japan's Takaichi faces fresh scrutiny over BOJ policy stance.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's stance on monetary policy came under scrutiny on Tuesday when a lawmaker ​grilled her finance minister on whether she had pressured the central bank chief ‌to hold off on raising rates further.

Australia NAB business confidence turns negative after RBA hike.Australia's NAB Business confidence fell sharply by five points to -1 February, slipping into negative territory for the first time in eleven months. In contrast, business conditions held steady at +7, roughly in line with the long-run average.

Australia Westpac consumer sentiment edges Up, but war fears slam late responses.Australia's Westpac Consumer Sentiment index edged up 1.2% mom to 91.6 in March. While sentiment remains firmly in pessimistic territory, the survey indicates that consumers have responded less negatively than expected to the RBA's 25 bps increase in February.

Asia markets rebound, oil dives as Trump says Iran war could end soon.Asian stocks rallied and oil prices plunged at the start ​of trading on Tuesday, following a volatile session for markets overnight after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the Middle East war ‌could be "over soon."

Japanese Yen bulls seem hesitant as Oil supply concerns counter upward revision of Q4 GDP.Japanese Yen bulls seem hesitant as Oil supply concerns counter upward revision of Q4 GDP

Recap - Japan upgrades Q4 GDP to 1.3% on strong investment, Iran war clouds outlook.Japan's economy expanded more strongly than previously estimated in the final quarter of 2025, supported by robust business investment and modest gains in household consumption. However, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are beginning to cast uncertainty over the outlook for growth.

Oil Gaps Lower to $83 After a Wild Session! Trump – “The War Could be Over Soon”.Trump just said during an interview that the War was “pretty much complete”, implying a significant advance on his initial 4-5 week estimate.

Iran plans shipping levies in Gulf. Trump warns massive retaliation if oil flows disrupted.Iran is reportedly preparing new measures targeting shipping linked to countries allied with the United States, signalling that Tehran may seek to use control over regional energy routes as leverage in its confrontation with Washington.

Australian business confidence turns negative as conditions hold steady (pre war survey).Australian business activity remained broadly stable in February, but sentiment deteriorated as higher borrowing costs and growing uncertainty weighed on confidence.

Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions unchanged at 7 in February.Australia National Australia Bank's Business Conditions unchanged at 7 in February

Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence declined to -1 in February from previous 3.Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence declined to -1 in February from previous 3

UK consumer spending remains subdued as inflation fears rise and wage growth firms.UK consumer spending expanded modestly in February but remained subdued overall as households became increasingly cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about inflation.

Japan's Katayama: G7 energy ministers are expected to discuss the process of oil reserve release.Japan's Katayama: G7 energy ministers are expected to discuss the process of oil reserve release

WTI recovers to near $86.50 as Strait of Hormuz remains closed.WTI recovers to near $86.50 as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

USD/PHP: Higher oil and conflict risks weigh on Peso – MUFG.USD/PHP: Higher oil and conflict risks weigh on Peso – MUFG

Australian consumer sentiment rebounds slightly but inflation fears surge.Australian consumer sentiment recorded a modest rebound in March after three consecutive months of decline, though households remain broadly pessimistic as geopolitical tensions and rising fuel prices cloud the outlook.

Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence climbed from previous -2.6% to 1.2% in March.Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence climbed from previous -2.6% to 1.2% in March

Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) registered at -1%, below expectations (2.5%) in January.Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) registered at -1%, below expectations (2.5%) in January

South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (QoQ) registered at -0.2% above expectations (-0.3%) in 4Q.South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (QoQ) registered at -0.2% above expectations (-0.3%) in 4Q

South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (YoY) below forecasts (1.7%) in 4Q: Actual (1.6%).South Korea Gross Domestic Product Growth (YoY) below forecasts (1.7%) in 4Q: Actual (1.6%)

China: Growth set to slow slightly into 2027 – Danske Bank.China: Growth set to slow slightly into 2027 – Danske Bank

CNY: Inflation recovery supports modest gains – Commerzbank.CNY: Inflation recovery supports modest gains – Commerzbank

US Dollar and USD/JPY Rallies Stumble Amid Iran War De-Escalation Hopes.The US dollar rally lost momentum as markets swung from panic to cautious optimism over the Iran conflict. Oil prices initially surged amid fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz before reversing sharply as traders began pricing in the possibility that the conflict could be shorter than feared.

Trump spoke with Republicans, still talking tough.U.S. President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone on the war with Iran, declaring that the United States will continue military operations until Tehran is fully defeated while suggesting the conflict may ultimately prove short-lived.

TRADING DAY Wall Street roars back on war resolution hopes.Stocks in Asia and Europe tumbled on Monday as the Iran war entered its second week and oil prices surged as much as 30% above $100 a barrel. But Wall Street rallied and oil later sank after President Donald Trump indicated the war may soon be over.

Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 9, 2026.Oil surged above $100 on Iran war escalation before crashing 20% on Trump timeline comments, driving historic equity reversal from losses to gains while dollar traded mixed throughout volatile session.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bullish Continuation Fails.Natural gas initially rallied above short-term highs, but sellers regained control near the 200-day moving average, highlighting resistance and potential continuation of downward pressure in the short term.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 9 Mar:M arkets rebound as oil slides on SPR hopes.The North American session began with a defensive tone across markets. The U.S. dollar was higher, equities were lower, Treasury yields were rising, and crude oil was sharply higher, reflecting continued caution tied to geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

Oil Just Broke $100 – Are You Positioned for $150?.The global Oil market is moving with a speed and intensity rarely witnessed outside periods of historic geopolitical upheaval.