Germany 30-y Bond Auction: 3.45% vs previous 3.47%.Germany 30-y Bond Auction: 3.45% vs previous 3.47%

Eurozone CPI finalized at 1.9% in February as price pressures broaden.Eurozone inflation edged higher in February, with headline CPI finalized at 1.9% yoy, up from January's 1.7% yoy. Core inflation, which strips out energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, also firmed to 2.4% yoy from 2.2% yoy.

First Light News: Fed Day in Focus as Middle East Conflict Clouds the Outlook.The base case is for the dot plot to remain largely unchanged from December's projections – that is, 3.4% for this year, 3.1% for 2027, and a hold for 2028.

Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) remains unchanged at 0.8% in February.Eurozone Core Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) remains unchanged at 0.8% in February

Markets Today: European shares rally as Oil retreats; All eyes on FOMC's 'hawkish hold'.European shares extend their recovery on easing oil prices and stronger global sentiment. The US dollar weakens, while other major currencies gain.

AUD: Policy divergence underpins outperformance – OCBC.AUD: Policy divergence underpins outperformance – OCBC

Rupee hits historic low, slips past 92.62 vs USD as Middle East tensions keep energy worries in focus.The Indian rupee hit a new lifetime low of 92.62 against the dollar on Monday, extending recent losses. Elevated oil prices, driven by the Middle East conflict, are increasing economic risks for India and deterring capital inflows.

Swiss growth outlook cut as energy shock and strong Franc weigh on economy.Switzerland's economic outlook has been revised slightly lower as the fallout from the Middle East conflict continues to ripple through global markets. The Federal Government Expert Group on Business Cycles now expects GDP growth of 1.0% in 2026, down from the previous 1.1% forecast, reflecting below-average expansion.

BoC: Policy on hold with rangebound Loonie – Societe Generale.BoC: Policy on hold with rangebound Loonie – Societe Generale

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Middle East Mayhem Eyes $100 WTI Break; WTI to Hit $103 or $92 Next?.Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Middle East tensions keep WTI near $100 despite US inventory builds. Will the Strait of Hormuz crisis spark a major supply shock?

Indian rupee hits record low as Middle East hostilities keep energy worries in focus.The Indian rupee fell to ​its lifetime low on ‌Monday, extending a rough patch as the raging ​conflict in the ​Middle East kept oil ⁠prices elevated, raising ​economic risks for India ​while also sapping capital flows.

BoC set to hold interest rate amid soft inflation, global uncertainty.BoC set to hold interest rate amid soft inflation, global uncertainty

Fed: FOMC to keep policy options open on conflict risks – MUFG.Fed: FOMC to keep policy options open on conflict risks – MUFG

Oil News: Iraqi Supply Hits Crude Oil—Will War Risks Keep Dip Buyers Active?.Crude oil dips on Iraqi supply return and rising inventory, but war tensions keep oil outlook bullish as traders watch if dip buyers defend key levels.

Crude Oil –18.03.2026.Crude Oil is still holding an uptrend wave with escalating tensions between US-Israel and Iran, The market has begun to absorb Trump's continued rhetoric regarding eliminating Iran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, keeping the pressure for more advance on Oil prices. As we see from the chart, the market is facing a support zone […]

USD/JPY –18.03.2026.The pair managed to drop and still faces resistances around 160.20 and 161.95, where each resistance could push for a correction towards the 157.25-65 zone. Above 161.95, the market could enter a new uptrend wave with the first target toward 163.80.

Iran war spotlights India rupee's vulnerability, banks pitch cross-currency trades.Dark clouds over ​the rupee's outlook are prompting banks to pitch cross-currency trades targeting its underperformance against ‌certain Asian peers, highlighting how the Iran war-sparked oil surge may create uneven outcomes.

WTI holds losses near $93.50 as supply concerns ease.WTI holds losses near $93.50 as supply concerns ease

Oil: Volatility eases as supply headlines shift – Deutsche Bank.Oil: Volatility eases as supply headlines shift – Deutsche Bank

Austria HICP (YoY) increased to 2.3% in February from previous 2%.Austria HICP (YoY) increased to 2.3% in February from previous 2%

USD: Fed focus and broad weakness – UOB.USD: Fed focus and broad weakness – UOB

China's foreign ministry expresses delay in Trump's meeting with Xi.China's foreign ministry expresses delay in Trump's meeting with Xi

Risk Probably for Fed Guidance to be Still More Hawkish.There was little ‘real' market relevant news from the conflict in the Middle East, yesterday. There was hardly any progress on ideas/strategies to secure a passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

ECB: Hawkish tone expected as hike doubts persist – Commerzbank.ECB: Hawkish tone expected as hike doubts persist – Commerzbank

Up and Down.On Tuesday, crude oil pushed higher as Middle East tensions escalated following reports of the killing of senior Iranian figure Ali Larijani. Experts suggested this could prompt Iran to intensify attacks on Gulf countries.

Fed to Wait and See and Energy Shock Clouds Economic Outlook.In the conflict in the Middle East, the Israeli military (IDF) killed Iran's top security chief, Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran's political and military establishment, along with Gholamreza Soleimani, leader of the Basij militia within the IRGC. In response, Iran launched missile strikes on Tel Aviv overnight.

Brent: Elevated conflict risk supports higher path – OCBC.Brent: Elevated conflict risk supports higher path – OCBC

Markets Steady as War Fatigue Sets In, Focus Shifts to Fed and Global Central Banks.Markets were steady in Asian session today, with equities posting modest gains led by Japan, as investors showed signs of “war fatigue” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Despite continued escalation between Iran, Israel and the U.S., price action across major asset classes has become increasingly muted, suggesting that geopolitical risks are not the dominant driver of near-term market moves, at least for now.

BoE: Holding rates as energy risks evolve – Standard Chartered.BoE: Holding rates as energy risks evolve – Standard Chartered

AUD: RBA hike underscores domestic inflation risks – MUFG.AUD: RBA hike underscores domestic inflation risks – MUFG