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DXY strengthens on a potential hawkish Fed stance and risk-off mood

The US Dollar Index (DXY) has advanced due to a confluence of factors, most notably the rising expectations of a prolonged restrictive monetary policy from the Federal Reserve and a surge in safe-haven demand. This "risk-off" mood follows the escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has now reached its one-month mark.

31 Mar 2026, 03:24
DXY strengthens on a potential hawkish Fed stance and risk-off mood

Russell 2000 slides on potential Fed shift and geopolitical tensions

The Russell 2000 index—the primary benchmark for US small-capitalisation companies—has recorded a cumulative decline of approximately 10% from its recent historical peak. This intensified selling pressure is largely attributable to escalating inflationary risks, driven by a sharp rise in energy prices resulting from the US-Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East.

28 Mar 2026, 02:51
Russell 2000 slides on potential Fed shift and geopolitical tensions

Nasdaq falls, breaks key technical level amid geopolitical risks

The Nasdaq 100 index experienced a 2.38% decline at the market close, marking a cumulative depreciation of approximately 10% from its recent record peak. The technology-heavy index is facing significant pressure from mounting inflationary risks and the prospect of a hawkish shift in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance.

27 Mar 2026, 00:30
Nasdaq falls, breaks key technical level amid geopolitical risks

UK inflation holds steady, but high energy prices pose rebound risks

The British pound depreciated against the US dollar as concerns regarding persistent inflationary risks intensified. This movement occurs as the Bank of England (BoE) continues to balance the necessity of curbing high prices against a cooling labour market.

26 Mar 2026, 03:37
UK inflation holds steady, but high energy prices pose rebound risks

Japan inflation undershoots forecasts as Nikkei falls below key level

The Nikkei 225 index has declined by approximately 11% from its recent record high, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Despite a significant deceleration in the Japanese inflation rate, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) remains prepared to adopt a hawkish stance should inflationary pressures re-emerge.

25 Mar 2026, 00:16
Japan inflation undershoots forecasts as Nikkei falls below key level

Gold slides on geopolitical easing and hawkish policy signals

The gold futures contract (GCJ26) experienced a significant decline amid growing optimism regarding a potential de-escalation in the US–Israel–Iran conflict. This downward pressure was further compounded by rising market expectations that Western central banks may adopt more restrictive monetary stances in response to persistent inflationary risks.

23 Mar 2026, 22:04
Gold slides on geopolitical easing and hawkish policy signals

Dow Jones falls as inflation risks rise amid geopolitical tensions

Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have severely disrupted global energy supplies, driving crude oil prices up by 50% over the past month. This inflationary spike is compelling the Federal Reserve to re-evaluate its monetary policy trajectory. Consequently, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has entered a significant correction, retreating toward key support levels amidst heightened economic and monetary uncertainty.

21 Mar 2026, 03:04
Dow Jones falls as inflation risks rise amid geopolitical tensions

US new home sales drop sharply; Nasdaq retreats amid uncertainty

The Nasdaq 100 index declined following a significant contraction in US new home sales and mounting concerns regarding escalating energy costs. These factors have intensified fears that central banks may maintain a restrictive monetary policy stance for longer than previously anticipated.

20 Mar 2026, 05:03
US new home sales drop sharply; Nasdaq retreats amid uncertainty

Dollar rises on strong PPI; Fed holds rates, flags energy uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY) advanced following a higher-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) print and intensifying concerns regarding an inflationary rebound linked to escalating conflict in the Middle East.

19 Mar 2026, 03:04
Dollar rises on strong PPI; Fed holds rates, flags energy uncertainty

Yen under pressure as markets demand BoJ action

Political developments begins to reshape the outlook for the USD/JPY. Markets are increasingly looking ahead to the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting, where policymakers are expected to hold rates steady for now but with a noticeably more hawkish tone.

18 Mar 2026, 11:41
Yen under pressure as markets demand BoJ action