US Judge dismisses subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell in DOJ probe – WSJ.US Judge dismisses subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell in DOJ probe – WSJ

FX Weekly Recap: March 9 – 13, 2026.The US-Iran war ran the FX show this week — rewarding the dollar and punishing energy importers, while the Aussie defied the gloom and the pound got stagflation'd.

United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions down to £-84.2K from previous £-72.7K.United Kingdom CFTC GBP NC Net Positions down to £-84.2K from previous £-72.7K

United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions up to 228K from previous 172.2K.United States CFTC Oil NC Net Positions up to 228K from previous 172.2K

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Downside Pressure Faces Key Resistance.Natural gas faces near-term downward pressure but could rally toward $4.26–$4.59 if key resistance levels are overcome, signaling potential short-term bullish momentum within a broader downtrend.

The Financial Damage of War –  Markets Weekly Outlook.A week ahead preview: Traders haven't seen enough volatility throughout last week; anyway they will have to get ready for a sweep of Rate Decisions next week. Get ready for the upcoming week by looking at the past week's Market performance, what changed and the key events to expect in next week)

EUR/USD Tanks, USD/JPY Steps Up to Resistance as USD-Oil Rally Continues.The week opened with a bang as oil prices gapped up and quickly ran above the 100-level in WTI. But that breakout didn't last, serving as a cautionary tale for those chasing weekly open gaps.

Forecasting the upcoming week: Iran war keeps Oil in focus as markets reassess Fed outlook.Forecasting the upcoming week: Iran war keeps Oil in focus as markets reassess Fed outlook

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Highs As U.S. Intensifies Strikes Against Iran.Oil prices are moving higher as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

China: Industrial strength outpaces weak consumption – Commerzbank.China: Industrial strength outpaces weak consumption – Commerzbank

US Dollar Index (DXY) nears 10-month highs amid Middle East tensions.US Dollar Index (DXY) nears 10-month highs amid Middle East tensions

Asian FX: Energy shock risks weigh on outlook – MUFG.Asian FX: Energy shock risks weigh on outlook – MUFG

20 Million Barrels Gone – The Supply Shock That Could Send Oil to $200.Energy markets rarely move in straight lines. But what has unfolded over the past two weeks is beginning to look less like a typical geopolitical rally and more like the early stages of a historic energy shock.

U.S. Dollar Rallies As Jolts Job Openings Beat Estimates: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.Geopolitical tensions and high oil prices raised demand for safe-haven assets, providing additional support to the American currency.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to 412 from previous 411.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to 412 from previous 411

WTI Oil prices steady near $95 as strategic reserves offset Middle East supply risks.WTI Oil prices steady near $95 as strategic reserves offset Middle East supply risks

EM FX: Flows rotate on energy and risk – BNY.EM FX: Flows rotate on energy and risk – BNY

United Kingdom NIESR GDP Estimate (3M) unchanged at 0.3% in February.United Kingdom NIESR GDP Estimate (3M) unchanged at 0.3% in February

US Dollar Technical Forecast: USD Surges to Fresh Yearly High – 100 Break at Stake.The US Dollar has extended its recovery sharply from February lows, accelerating into fresh yearly highs as momentum stretches to the highest levels in over a year. The rally has carried DXY into a historically significant resistance cluster centered around the 100-handle, an area that has acted as a technical pivot in prior cycles.

Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) above expectations (0.6%) in February: Actual (0.7%).Russia Consumer Price Index (MoM) above expectations (0.6%) in February: Actual (0.7%)

Unstable Markets as Oil just doesn't want to retreat – Back to $96 – Market Check.Markets keep getting shaken by Oil's resilient rebounds. Firms are hedging for weekend risk and this is not faring well neither with risk-assets or metals.

Rupee closes at new low at 92.46 against the US dollar, down 0.7% this week.The rupee hit a fresh closing low of 92.46 against the dollar on Friday, driven by concerns over rising crude oil prices and geopolitical worries in the Middle East. Sustained foreign fund outflows and importer demand further pressured the currency, with the Reserve Bank of India intervening to slow its fall.

RBI injects Rs 50,000 crore via OMO; liquidity move comes ahead of advance tax, GST outflows.The Reserve Bank of India injected Rs 50,000 crore into the banking system via an open market operation to manage liquidity ahead of tax payments. This move supported India's benchmark 10-year bond yield, which remained flat.

Sweden: Low inflation keeps Riksbank sidelined – Nordea.Sweden: Low inflation keeps Riksbank sidelined – Nordea

USD/JPY edges higher, buoyed by US Dollar strength amid intervention risks.USD/JPY edges higher, buoyed by US Dollar strength amid intervention risks

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Drops Again on Friday.The natural gas market initially rallied a bit on Friday, but then sold off again, as the market continues to focus on the coming spring in the USA, and the potential exports to the European Union.

JOLTS Job Openings rose to 6.94 million in January, beating expectations.JOLTS Job Openings rose to 6.94 million in January, beating expectations

US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index is seen at 55.5 in March.US UoM Consumer Sentiment Index is seen at 55.5 in March

Weekly Focus – Market Pricing Turned Upside Down Ahead of Big Central Bank Week.Market focus remains on oil as the week kicked off with prices surging to USD120 per barrel. They declined quickly again but remain elevated around USD100.

Bank of England Preview: Cutting Cycle on Pause.At the February meeting, the BoE took a dovish turn as new analysis showed wagesetting is not the threat to inflationary pressures, the BoE previously thought it was and only a slim majority voted to keep rates unchanged.