South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) below forecasts (2.1%) in February: Actual (2%).South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (YoY) below forecasts (2.1%) in February: Actual (2%)

South Korea Current Account Balance: 13.26B (January) vs previous 18.7B.South Korea Current Account Balance: 13.26B (January) vs previous 18.7B

South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (MoM) registered at 0.3%, below expectations (0.4%) in February.South Korea Consumer Price Index Growth (MoM) registered at 0.3%, below expectations (0.4%) in February

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Rises as Oil Hits $80 and Inflation Fears Mount.The U.S. Dollar edges higher as oil hits $80, driving inflation fears and Treasury yields. Is this safe-haven buying or a re-examination of dollar value?

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Technical Signals Point to Long-Term Strength.Crude oil surged to a multi-year high above key resistance, reclaiming the 200-week average and triggering bullish patterns, signaling potential continuation of the long-term upward trend.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Bullish Wedge Signal or Breakdown Risk?.Natural gas is attempting to confirm a bullish wedge breakout, but conflicting signals around the 20-day average and trendline leave the next move dependent on key resistance and support levels.

TRADING DAY War fuels stagflation fears.Stocks sank on Thursday and another surge in oil prices sent bond yields shooting higher, as the spiraling conflict across the Middle East raised investor fears over energy supplies, higher inflation and slower growth.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls defend 157.00 as upside-pressure builds.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls defend 157.00 as upside-pressure builds

Japanese Yen Outlook: USD/JPY Bulls Eye 158 Heading into NFP.USD/JPY is edging higher as traders position ahead of the latest US Nonfarm Payrolls report. The pair has rallied alongside a firmer US dollar amid mild risk-off flows and elevated geopolitical tensions.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 5 Mar: Geopolitics continue to drive the markets.Geopolitics remained the story of the day as markets reacted to the threat of Iranian scorched earth policy toward the US. Reports of bombings in Dubai and Bahrain and of targeted missiles at a Microsoft data center, are indicative of the war objective of the regime.

China saves a rough trading day – North American Session Market Wrap for March 5.March 5th 2026 North-American Session Recap – A brutal session for global assets (even safe-havens!), however China saves the day at the end of the session.

Crude Oil Update: WTI Reaches $80 as Tensions Persist.Throughout the week, oil prices have continued to climb, and WTI has accumulated gains of more than 19% over the last four trading sessions. The barrel has even reached the $80 per barrel area, a level not seen in several months.

Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 5, 2026.Oil surged to war-era highs as the U.S.-Israeli conflict raged for a sixth day, driving Treasury yields higher and pushing the dollar to the top of the major currency leaderboard.

US Dollar Short-term Outlook: USD Breakout Faces Major Test at January High- NFP on Tap.The US Dollar has pushed higher after breaking out of the February range, reclaiming ground steadily into the start of March. The advance now brings DXY back to a key resistance area marked by the January high-close, where prior rallies have struggled to gain traction.

Pound-to-Euro Forecast: GBP Flat as Energy Prices Drive BoE Repricing.The Pound to Euro exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Thursday as markets continued to assess the economic implications of rising energy prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR): 1.15115 (+0.18%)Pound to Dollar (GBP/USD): 1.33537 (-0.12%)Euro to Dollar (EUR/USD): 1.16003.

Crude oil settles at $6.35 higher or 8.51% at $81.01.Crude oil crude oil futures settle at $81.01. That's up $6.35 or 8.51%.

WTI Crude Oil tests north of $80 for the first time since mid-2024.WTI Crude Oil tests north of $80 for the first time since mid-2024

China: Growth target softening and policy mix – ING.China: Growth target softening and policy mix – ING

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – WTI Oil Gains 6% As Middle East War Rages On.Iran intensified strikes against oil-producing countries in the Middle East, pushing oil prices towards new highs.

Indonesia: Rating outlook risks weigh on markets – DBS.Indonesia: Rating outlook risks weigh on markets – DBS

Dollar's Up – Everything Else is Down.And – unlike most market participants – you're not surprised.

The Case for $100 Oil Just Intensified – Are You Positioned?.Global markets rarely signal systemic stress quietly. Yet in recent days, the message from Energy markets has become impossible to ignore.

Pres. Trump not looking to tap into the strategic petroleum reserve (SPR).Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is also reportedly telling his advisors to bring ideas to the Oval Office to lower gasoline prices in the wake of the US attack on Iran. This is according to Politico citing sources.

Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks, investors say.The rush of cash out of risk assets has rattled emerging markets since war engulfed the Middle East, but some investors are betting that economic fundamentals and fragmented geopolitics will allow a year-long rally to ​resume.

Polish alternative to EU's 'SAFE' will not lower central bank's reserves, says governor.Poland's central bank (NBP) will not ‌propose any alternative to the European Union's 'SAFE' programme for defence financing that lowers its reserves, Governor Adam Glapinski said on Thursday, adding that he believed the bank's profits could be used.

U.S. Dollar Moves Higher As Geopolitical Risks Rise: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency gains ground as traders react to recent developments in the Middle East.

February U.S. ISM PMI Reports: What's REALLY Driving the “Recovery”.The latest ISM PMI surveys revealed strength in the manufacturing and services sector, but are we really seeing a solid recovery or warning signs beneath the headline numbers? Here's a breakdown of the February PMI reports.

The Canadian Dollar loves conflict – Has the CAD reached a long-term bottom?.Has the Canadian Dollar reached a long-term bottom? The Canadian Economy faces a sharp turn after a rough stretch under US First policies.

Why This Friday's NFP Report Is a Must-Watch for Traders.Friday's NFP consensus is 59–60K jobs with unemployment at 4.3%. A hot number delays Fed cuts; a miss could spark recession fears.

ECB: Conflict risks tilt rate outlook – Nordea.ECB: Conflict risks tilt rate outlook – Nordea