Financial markets entered a state of extreme turbulence on Monday, March 2, 2026, as the “fog of war” descended over the Middle East. Following a weekend of unprecedented military escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, global asset classes are decoupling along traditional risk lines. Gold has surged to record highs, and energy prices
Middle East escalation fuels dollar-dominated safe-haven surge, oil-driven stagflation risks, and Swiss deflation trap prompting aggressive SNB intervention. The Safe-Haven Paradox: Geopolitical Crisis and Currency Rebalancing The global financial landscape is currently being reshaped by a dramatic military escalation in the Middle East, specifically the coordinated strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran. This
EUR/USD plunges below 1.1600 as Middle East escalation, energy shock, Fed-ECB divergence, and technical selling boost dollar strength. The EUR/USD currency pair has experienced a sharp sell-off today, plunging below the psychological 1.1600 level to hit a fresh six-week low. This aggressive move marks a significant shift in market dynamics, as the pair now eyes
Asia’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil is emerging as a significant economic vulnerability, leaving the region susceptible to prolonged supply disruptions, according to ING Group. While current inflation risks are largely contained, the prospect of higher energy import costs is set to weaken trade balances, placing currencies like the Philippine Peso (PHP), Thai Baht
On Friday, we cautioned that Monday’s trading might be turbulent — though few anticipated moves of this magnitude. Over the weekend, tensions intensified dramatically after Israel and the United States carried out extensive strikes on Iranian targets, with reports claiming that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the operation. In retaliation, Iran launched missiles
Ethereum market momentum accelerates as spot ETF inflows return and the network targets quantum-resistant upgrades through the end of the decade. The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant surge in momentum on February 26, 2026, as Ethereum (ETH) led a broader rally following renewed institutional interest and the unveiling of a comprehensive technical roadmap. Ethereum outpaced
Geopolitical tensions lift gold above $5,200, sticky inflation delays Fed cuts, and new tariffs intensify trade volatility and dollar uncertainty. The Return of the Safe Haven: Geopolitics Overpower the Fed The financial landscape is currently dominated by a resurgence in safe-haven demand, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran push Gold to unprecedented heights
his commentary is provided by Elev8, an international broker, regarding recent developments in trade tariffs. What changed in U.S. tariff policy? On 20 February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. Chief Justice John Roberts stated that the 1977 law does not authorize the
Ethereum market momentum accelerates as spot ETF inflows return and the network targets quantum-resistant upgrades through the end of the decade. The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant surge in momentum on February 26, 2026, as Ethereum (ETH) led a broader rally following renewed institutional interest and the unveiling of a comprehensive technical roadmap. Ethereum outpaced
The XTI/USD chart indicates that earlier this week crude climbed above $67 per barrel, marking a fresh high for 2026. However, yesterday the market reversed sharply lower, as highlighted by the blue arrow on the chart. The surge in volatility followed mixed headlines from Geneva, where US–Iran negotiations were underway: → certain reports claimed the