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BoJ, BoE, ECB hold rates; Energy prices volatile amid geopolitical uncertainty
The central banks of Japan, the United Kingdom, and the Eurozone maintained their current interest rates following their respective monetary policy meetings, though all three cautioned that resurgent energy prices could exert renewed upward pressure on inflation. Simultaneously, crude oil benchmarks experienced a highly volatile session following a significant escalation in the US–Israel–Iran conflict.
20 Mar 2026, 00:01
Fed holds rates as energy prices fuel inflation uncertainty; Stocks slide
The Federal Reserve has elected to maintain its benchmark interest rate, aligning with market expectations. However, the central bank underscored heightened uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. US equity markets retreated in unison amid mounting concerns that persistent geopolitical tensions could exacerbate inflationary pressures.
18 Mar 2026, 23:58
RBA tightens policy on inflation fears; Oil surges as tensions persist
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has elected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, suggesting that global central banks are facing significant inflationary pressures following a sharp rise in energy prices, driven by instability in the Middle East. Market participants are now closely monitoring a series of upcoming monetary policy decisions from major Western central banks scheduled for this week.
17 Mar 2026, 22:25
US stocks drop on weak GDP revision and geopolitical uncertainty
US equity markets retreated in tandem following lacklustre economic data—specifically the second revision of GDP and durable goods orders—and mounting concerns of a potential inflationary rebound driven by a sharp escalation in energy prices.
14 Mar 2026, 01:21
Brent above $100 as geopolitical tensions rise; Global stocks retreat
The primary oil benchmarks, Brent and WTI, have surged to their highest levels since August 2022, driven by mounting fears of severe energy supply disruptions that threaten global economic stability. Concurrently, global equity markets have retreated in unison as investors price in the risks of a renewed inflationary surge.
12 Mar 2026, 21:19
Energy prices rise as supply worries intensify; IEA considers strategic oil release
Energy prices have experienced a renewed upward impulse driven by escalating concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East. Despite a higher-than-expected accumulation in US inventories and a landmark agreement by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to release 400 million barrels of crude, oil prices continued to appreciate as geopolitical risk premiums outweighed bearish fundamental data.
11 Mar 2026, 21:10
Europe stocks rebound on hopes of Middle East de-escalation
The conflict in the Middle East has experienced a momentary de-escalation, leading to a potential normalisation of energy prices. Consequently, European equity markets closed with significant recoveries, while major crude oil benchmarks recorded substantial depreciations. Concurrently, Chinese trade data for February significantly exceeded market expectations, signalling a robust reconfiguration of international trade flows.
10 Mar 2026, 22:49
Middle East geopolitical tensions trigger sharp volatility in oil markets
Crude oil markets are experiencing heightened volatility as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to inject significant uncertainty into the Middle East. Consequently, supply-side disruptions and logistical bottlenecks have forced prices toward multi-year highs.
9 Mar 2026, 23:40
Oil tops $90 as risk premium rises; US jobs show weakness
Crude oil prices have surged to multi-year highs driven by escalating geopolitical volatility in the Middle East. The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz is severely disrupting energy supply chains, mainly impacting crude exports to Asian markets. Concurrently, US labour market data has exhibited significant weakness, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve’s forthcoming monetary policy trajectory.
6 Mar 2026, 22:26
US services PMI, ADP jobs surprise to the upside; Stocks rally
US equity markets closed with a significant recovery, rebounding from recent losses driven by geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The ISM Services PMI reached its highest level since August 2022, while the ADP National Employment Report simultaneously showed private-sector job growth exceeding analyst forecasts.
4 Mar 2026, 22:46