The conflict in the Middle East continues unabated. The Houthis have become involved in the conflict, raising concerns about the potential closure of the Bab El-Mandeb Strait. Reports indicate that aluminum and steel facilities have been subjected to attacks. The United States is in the process of accumulating military assets, including personnel, seemingly in preparation Read More
As investors worry about the consequences of a protracted conflict in the Middle East, the U.S. dollar remained largely stable on Monday, positioned for its biggest monthly gain since July. This caused the yen to drop below the critical 160 level and sparked concerns about intervention. Due to the conflict’s effective closure of the Strait Read More
The dollar and oil continue to show strength. The market has shown a subdued response to President Trump’s announcement late yesterday regarding the extension of its commitment not to target Iran’s energy infrastructure for an additional ten days (April 6). Simultaneously, reports suggest that the US is evaluating the possibility of deploying additional troops to Read More
The dollar rose to multi-month highs on Friday as investors sought protection amid escalating Middle East conflict and uncertainty about deescalation. After another rollercoaster week, U.S. President Donald Trump again paused strikes against Iran’s energy facilities into April, despite Washington and Tehran’s conflicting diplomatic progress reports. As reported on Thursday that the Pentagon may send Read More
The US dollar is currently exhibiting limited fluctuations against the G10 currencies; however, this apparent tranquility in the foreign exchange market conceals underlying tensions in other segments of the capital markets. Equities and bonds have experienced a sell-off. The prospect of resolving the Middle East conflict appears to have diminished, as the United States sends Read More
There remains optimism in the capital and commodity markets that a US-Israel conflict with Iran may reach a resolution in the near future. While news reports suggest that a 15-point peace plan has been drafted by the US and delivered to Iran through Pakistan, other reports indicate an increase in personnel and weaponry being sent Read More
Currency markets exhibited signs of exhaustion during Asian trading on Wednesday, as traders remained wary of U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to resolve the conflict with Iran. Despite Trump’s assertions at the White House regarding progress in discussions with Iran, Tehran has refuted claims of any direct negotiations, leaving investors in a state of uncertainty. Read More
The markets continue to exhibit a sense of unease. The five-day hiatus announced by President Trump yesterday is being viewed with skepticism. The assertions made appear to align with psychological operations linked to warfare, such as commencing hostilities amidst negotiations. There is a prevailing sentiment that the upcoming five-day timeframe may facilitate the deployment of Read More
The dollar experienced significant declines against major currencies on Tuesday, marking a tumultuous beginning to the week following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone the bombing of Iran’s power grid, a development that eased concerns over a potential extended conflict in the Middle East. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. Read More
Following what appeared to be a market tease before the weekend regarding the potential “winding down” of military operations, President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Iran that poses a risk of escalating the conflict. A 48-hour ultimatum has been issued, set to expire around 7:45 pm today. If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, there Read More
