White House is mulling releasing oil from the SPR, but no formal decision has been made..There is a report that the White House is mulling releasing oil from the strategic petroleum reserve (SPR), but no formal decision has been made.

Oil: Geopolitics, growth risks and rotation – HSBC.Oil: Geopolitics, growth risks and rotation – HSBC

EUR/JPY gains as Oil price surge, BoJ rate hike delay weigh on Yen.EUR/JPY gains as Oil price surge, BoJ rate hike delay weigh on Yen

USD: Haven role restored with Iran tensions – TD Securities.USD: Haven role restored with Iran tensions – TD Securities

Euro and Sterling Fall Despite Markets Flipping Toward ECB and BoE Hikes.Market sentiment showed tentative signs of stabilization after the sharp panic seen at the open of the day. Oil prices eased from their initial spike following reports that G7 finance ministers would discuss the potential release of emergency oil reserves.

Fed: Weak NFP complicates response to Oil shock – MUFG.Fed: Weak NFP complicates response to Oil shock – MUFG

USD/JPY: Intervention talk and Dollar supply – ING.USD/JPY: Intervention talk and Dollar supply – ING

Middle East conflict sticks 2026 consensus trades into reverse.The escalating war in the Middle East has investors questioning some of 2026's most popular trades and themes, with global equities slumping, the dollar jumping and traders scaling back their bets for rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Germany: Industry stuck in sideways pattern – Commerzbank.Germany: Industry stuck in sideways pattern – Commerzbank

Oil Reverses Gains after $20 Drop!.Oil 30% surge kicked off the week as supply worries dominate the headlines. With a heavy rejection at the $120, will oil recover towards a new record high?

Natural Gas News: War Threat Drives Futures Today – 200-Day MA Break Ahead?.Natural gas futures rise as Middle East war threatens global supply. Traders watch the $3.345 pivot and 200-day MA as Europe's surge boosts U.S. prices.

WTI: Oil Price Spikes Near $120 as War Escalation Darkens Supply Outlook.In a widely expected scenario, WTI oil opened with big gap higher and spiked to nearly $120 per barrel (the highest since mid-2022) at the start of the week.

Mexico Core Inflation registered at 0.46%, below expectations (0.47%) in February.Mexico Core Inflation registered at 0.46%, below expectations (0.47%) in February

Mexico 12-Month Inflation registered at 4.02% above expectations (3.94%) in February.Mexico 12-Month Inflation registered at 4.02% above expectations (3.94%) in February

Iran war fuels central bank rate hike bets on inflation fears.Central banks across Europe came under market pressure on Monday to lift interest rates as the war in Iran drove up ​energy costs and revived the spectre of another inflation wave.

investingLive European markets wrap: Oil prices come off the boil, eyes on G7/IEA action.The main story is in the oil market as prices surged higher once again after the weekend. At one point, crude oil was looking poised for its largest one-day gain ever with WTI crude running hot at around $116 at the tail end of Asia trading.

WTI jumps above $100 amid Middle East war, retreats on emergency reserve talks.WTI jumps above $100 amid Middle East war, retreats on emergency reserve talks

USD: Haven appeal under pressure – DBS.USD: Haven appeal under pressure – DBS

Oil's triple-digit trouble.What matters in U.S. and global markets today

No One Will Help the Euro.The US dollar posted its strongest weekly performance in a year and may extend its rally amid intensifying geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Political developments in Iran have increased uncertainty about the conflict's trajectory, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar.

Crude Oil –09.03.2026.  Crude Oil opened with a gap price higher after Israel's attack on Iran Fuel tanks. The market witnessed a fast advance after the Iranian Revolutionary Guard threatened to target energy facilities if Israel continued targeting its fuel installations.

USD/JPY –09.03.2026.  USDJPY hit the second target at 157.60. As we see over the chart, the market facing a grey zone at 158.00-159.45 which is considered as a resistance zone, which could maintain the risk for another drop wave towards 155.30-50 and 152.00-50.

Rupee falls to record low as fears of prolonged Mideast war hit Asia FX.The Indian rupee fell ​to a record low on Monday, ​as fears of a prolonged war in the ​Middle East rattled regional currencies, and surging oil prices heightened concerns over global growth and inflation.

BoE: Policy options under energy shock – Deutsche Bank.BoE: Policy options under energy shock – Deutsche Bank

Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence turns negative to 3.1 in March.Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence turns negative to 3.1 in March

Dollar Index (DXY) Hits Yearly High.Today, the dollar index rose above last week's peak around the 99.68 level, setting a new high for 2026. This movement is supported by a tense fundamental backdrop:

Eurozone Sentix turns negative at -3.1 amid oil surge and war.Eurozone investor sentiment deteriorated sharply in March as the escalating Middle East conflict and the surge in energy prices rattled market confidence. The Sentix Investor Confidence index fell from 4.2 to -3.1, below expectations of -1.1, marking a sudden reversal in sentiment after several months of gradual improvement.

EUR: Positioning turns less constructive on inflation risk – Rabobank.EUR: Positioning turns less constructive on inflation risk – Rabobank

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Spikes Oil to $119 – Time to Short or Buy?.The global energy market faces a “meltdown” as oil hits multi-year highs. With supply shortages and geopolitical risks, will Brent and WTI continue their surge?

WTI Oil Price Rises Above $100.Another shocking Monday for the energy market. Last week's start was remembered for a bullish gap of more than 10% (which was later followed by a pullback), but today's market open proved even more volatile (as reflected by the ATR indicator).