Natural Gas News: Energy Market Shaken by Oil Surge – Natural Gas Forecast Today.Oil near $100 rattles global markets as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels inflation fears. Energy volatility raises new questions for natural gas futures outlook.

TRY: Policy stays tight as CBRT holds – Societe Generale.TRY: Policy stays tight as CBRT holds – Societe Generale

Oil: Central bank pain threshold and policy bias – TD Securities.Oil: Central bank pain threshold and policy bias – TD Securities

ECB: Hawkish words as oil shock risk rises – ING.ECB: Hawkish words as oil shock risk rises – ING

USD/JPY: Hawkish BOJ risks at multi‑decade highs – DBS.USD/JPY: Hawkish BOJ risks at multi‑decade highs – DBS

We Believe ECB Will Hike at Next Week's Meeting or in April.We believe that the ECB will hike its policy rate at next week's meeting or in April. In absence of any surprise cease-fire this weekend, the central bank be presented with a $100/b oil price and a tough dilemma when it gathers next Thursday.

AUD: RBA tightening path supports currency – TD Securities.AUD: RBA tightening path supports currency – TD Securities

Oil is Up, Again.US inflation came in line with expectations for the February reading; headline inflation steadied near 2.4% y/y, core inflation near 2.5%. Yet the tame numbers couldn't cheer investors as oil prices rose despite news that the IEA would release a record amount from its strategic reserves to keep oil prices in check as the Middle East war continues with no near-term end in sight.

Oil Price Back at USD 100/bbl Despite Record Release of Oil Reserves.Today, focus will remain on energy markets as investors look for signs of progress in resolving the Gulf oil disruptions and gauge the impact of the IEA's record reserve release.

Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks.Fresh supply shocks triggered by the Middle East conflict may speed up the Bank of Japan's hawkish agenda by increasing inflationary risks, ​leaving open the chance of another rate hike as soon as April, say four sources familiar with its thinking.

South African rand weakens on escalating Middle East tensions ahead of local data.The South African rand weakened early on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and surging oil prices ​stoked inflation fears and dampened risk appetite ahead of ‌key domestic data.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Strait of Hormuz Risks Push Energy Higher – Can It Ignite a Move to $103?.Oil markets hit a fever pitch as the Strait of Hormuz closure threatens 20% of global supply. Is Brent Crude destined for $109?

Turkey Current Account Balance rose from previous $-7.253B to $-6.807B in January.Turkey Current Account Balance rose from previous $-7.253B to $-6.807B in January

USD/JPY: Focus on 159.45 and 160.00 topside – UOB.USD/JPY: Focus on 159.45 and 160.00 topside – UOB

Oil: Reserve release impact weighed against Hormuz risk – MUFG.Oil: Reserve release impact weighed against Hormuz risk – MUFG

CHF: SNB tolerance for strength in focus – BNY.CHF: SNB tolerance for strength in focus – BNY

RBA: March hike back in focus – Standard Chartered.RBA: March hike back in focus – Standard Chartered

Oil: Supply shock fears offset IEA release – Commerzbank.Oil: Supply shock fears offset IEA release – Commerzbank

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Declines to near 183.50 on heightened Gulf tensions, bullish vibe prevails.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Declines to near 183.50 on heightened Gulf tensions, bullish vibe prevails

Dollar Gains as Iran War Escalates and Brent Oil Reclaims 100.Dollar advanced broadly today as risk aversion swept through global markets. Asian equities declined while investors moved back toward safe-haven assets amid growing doubts about the narrative that the Iran war is nearing an end.

WTI trims a part of strong intraday gains; still up over 6% for the day above mid-$93.00s.WTI trims a part of strong intraday gains; still up over 6% for the day above mid-$93.00s

China orders immediate ban on fuel exports for March — Reuters.China orders immediate ban on fuel exports for March — Reuters

Indian rupee hits record low as oil surge pummels Asian assets.The Indian rupee ​fell to a ‌lifetime low on Thursday as ​energy supply ​disruptions drove oil prices ⁠sharply higher, ​stoking economic ​risks for energy-importing economies such as India.

Indian Rupee struggles as Oil prices advance on supply disruptions.Indian Rupee struggles as Oil prices advance on supply disruptions

AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Weakens below 113.50 on safe-haven demand, but maintains bullish outlook.AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Weakens below 113.50 on safe-haven demand, but maintains bullish outlook

Rupee falls 31 paise to 92.32 against US dollar in early trade.The Indian rupee depreciated by 31 paise to 92.32 against the US dollar on Thursday, driven by FII outflows, rising crude oil prices, and a stronger greenback amid ongoing West Asian conflict. Domestic equity markets also opened weak, further pressuring the local currency.

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Brent surge over $100 as Iran intensified attacks.Oil markets dominated the session as Iran stepped up attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure across the Gulf, pushing crude prices back above the $100-per-barrel mark and heightening fears of a major supply disruption.

Nomura hires FX traders in Asia on bet high volatility to drive demand.Nomura Holdings is bolstering its foreign-exchange and emerging markets trading teams ​in Asia on the view that volatility will persist, driving demand from its clients.

Rupee under pressure after oil resumes rally on Iran tanker attack.The Indian rupee is set to open weaker on Thursday with crude oil prices resuming their climb, keeping up the ​pressure on the Asian nation's terms of trade and currency.

AUD/JPY rally accelerates, GBP/AUD falls as RBA turns more activist on inflation.Aussie's broad-based strength continues today as markets further strengthened expectations that the RBA will deliver two consecutive rate hikes in the coming months. Investors are increasingly convinced that the RBA will raise the cash rate at the March 17 meeting and follow up with another increase in May, lifting the policy rate from the current 3.85% to 4.35%.