Iran and Israel trade strikes on energy facilities — Bloomberg.Iran and Israel trade strikes on energy facilities — Bloomberg

Indonesia: Hawkish hold extends through 2026 – UOB.Indonesia: Hawkish hold extends through 2026 – UOB

ECB to talk tough as Iran war raises inflation fears.The European Central Bank is all but certain to keep interest rates on hold at 2% on Thursday but will make clear it stands ready to raise them if the Iran war fuels a lasting surge ​in euro zone inflation.

Bank of Japan expected to hold rates as high Oil prices temper near-term hikes.Bank of Japan expected to hold rates as high Oil prices temper near-term hikes

New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product grows 0.2% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.4% expected.New Zealand's Gross Domestic Product grows 0.2% QoQ in Q4 vs. 0.4% expected

Aussie drops over 1% as Powell flags stubborn inflation.Aussie drops over 1% as Powell flags stubborn inflation

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Slumps as Yen gains on risk aversion.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Slumps as Yen gains on risk aversion

PHP: BSP flags possible hikes on Oil shock – MUFG.PHP: BSP flags possible hikes on Oil shock – MUFG

US Dollar Rallies Post Fed, USD/JPY Eyes 160, USD/CHF Breaks Higher.The US dollar extended its rally after the Federal Reserve held rates steady, reinforcing a “higher for longer” narrative as inflation risks remain elevated. Rising yields have underpinned USD strength, while safe-haven flows have shifted away from the yen and Swiss franc.

New Zealand growth undershoots as domestic demand softens.New Zealand's economy lost momentum into the end of 2025, with fourth-quarter GDP data coming in below expectations and reinforcing a softening growth profile that is likely to keep the policy outlook finely balanced.

New Zealand Gross Domestic Product (YoY) below expectations (1.7%) in 4Q: Actual (1.3%).New Zealand Gross Domestic Product (YoY) below expectations (1.7%) in 4Q: Actual (1.3%)

New Zealand Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (0.4%) in 4Q.New Zealand Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) came in at 0.2% below forecasts (0.4%) in 4Q

Japan, UK drive rise in foreign US Treasury holdings in January, data shows.Foreign ​holdings of U.S. Treasuries rose in January, data from the Treasury Department showed on ‌Wednesday, recovering from a decline in December as investors returned to the market amid generally elevated yields and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

Financial & Forex Market Recap: March 18, 2026.The Fed held rates steady while flagging stickier inflation tied to the Middle East conflict, sending the dollar to highs as equities, gold, and Bitcoin fell sharply.

Trading Day: Hello inflation, goodbye 2026 Fed cut.Wall Street sank and Treasury yields leaped on Wednesday as traders interpreted a spike in oil, hot U.S. producer prices, and underlying signals from the Federal Reserve - even as the central bank stood pat on policy - as signs that interest rates will not be cut again this year.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Breakdown Fails as Reversal Builds.Natural gas tests key support with a potential failed breakdown, as tightening price action and resistance overhead set up a decisive move from a broad consolidation range.

investingLive Americas FX news wrap 18 Mar; Powell more hawkish on inflation.USD/yields up.The Federal Reserve Rates unchanged as expected. Looking at the dot plot, the expectations for the end of 2026 and 2027 remain the same at 3.4% and 3.1% respectively.

A not so friendly FOMC Day – North American Session Market Wrap for March 18.March 18th 2026 North-American Session Recap – A rough FOMC session, which paves the way for even more chaos ahead. Check up the latest trends and developments, daily asset and FX performance, what changed fundamentally and what's coming up in the session ahead.

Vietnam: Energy shock risks growth and inflation – MUFG.Vietnam: Energy shock risks growth and inflation – MUFG

USD/JPY jumps and eyes 160.00 as Fed hawkishness lifts US Dollar.USD/JPY jumps and eyes 160.00 as Fed hawkishness lifts US Dollar

USD Rallies from Support Post-FOMC: EUR/USD, USD/JPY.Jerome Powell didn't feed the doves at today's presser even though the FOMC projections issued at 2PM ET didn't seem all too hawkish. While the Fed is looking for higher levels of inflation than they were at the last quarterly rate decision in December, they also boosted forecasts for growth this year while maintaining the expectation for the unemployment rate at 4.4%.

Fed holds steady, pushes back on cuts as inflation risks linger.Fed holds steady, pushes back on cuts as inflation risks linger

United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows below forecasts ($71.6B) in January: Actual ($15.5B).United States Net Long-Term TIC Flows below forecasts ($71.6B) in January: Actual ($15.5B)

United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $-25B in January from previous $44.9B.United States Total Net TIC Flows down to $-25B in January from previous $44.9B

FOMC Recap: Less Dovish Powell Pushes Dollar Back Toward 10-Month Highs.In its accompanying monetary policy statement, the FOMC made no substantive changes. It updated its statement on the unemployment rate to read that it has “been little changed in recent months” and nodded to “uncertain” economic implications from developments in the Middle East.

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rallies As Iran Attacks Saudi Arabia's Gas Facility.Saudi Aramco and other producers in the region evacuated staff amid Iranian strikes.

Argentina Unemployment Rate (QoQ) : 7.5% (4Q) vs 6.6%.Argentina Unemployment Rate (QoQ) : 7.5% (4Q) vs 6.6%

Fed projects 50 bps of rate cuts in 2026 and 2027; lifts PCE inflation forecasts.Fed projects 50 bps of rate cuts in 2026 and 2027; lifts PCE inflation forecasts

FOMC Pauses Rates Yet Again – Economic Projections and Market Reactions.The Statement made mentions to uncertainty regarding the situation in the Middle East, a solid US economy and low Job gains but stable Unemployment rate.

Fed holds, still sees one cut this year and next despite higher inflation.Federal Reserve left its policy rate unchanged at 3.50–3.75% as widely expected, but the updated projections and statement revealed a subtle shift in the outlook. Known dove Governor Stephen Miran dissented in favor of a 25bps cut.