Yearly Archives: 2026
41654156156Wall Street Retreats as Hormuz Blockade Triggers “Stagflation” Fears
Written on March 16, 2026 at 8:28 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Market Sell-off: The Dow plunged nearly 740 points, while the Nasdaq led losses with a 1.78% drop as investors de-risked amid escalating Middle East tensions. *Hormuz Standoff: Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, neutralizing the impact of the G7’s record 400-million-barrel oil release. *SectorContinue Reading
Dollar Dominance Crushes Gold as War-Driven Inflation Redefines “Safe Haven”
Written on March 16, 2026 at 8:26 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *Dollar Spot Index hits multi-month highs as oil-led inflation fuels “higher-for-longer” rate bets. *February Core PCE rise of 0.4% confirms pre-war price pressures; 3.1% annual gain is largest since 2024. *Gold breaks traditional crisis correlation, falling toward $5,000 as surging 10-year Treasury yields prioritize dollar liquidity. Market Summary: The U.S. dollar climbed towardContinue Reading
RBA Decision Looms as Hawkish Expectations Buoys Aussie
Written on March 16, 2026 at 8:23 am, by pumarketings
Key Takeaways: *The Australian Dollar trades near 0.7000 against the U.S. Dollar ahead of the policy decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia. *Futures indicate about a 70% chance of a 25 bps hike to 4.10% as inflation remains above target and energy prices surge. *Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are lifting oil prices,Continue Reading
