EUR/USD accelerates losses to 1.1580, daily lows
EUR/USD extends Tuesday’s pullback and slips back to the 1.1580 region on Wednesday. At the same time, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to prop up the demand for the Greenback, keeping sentiment across the risk-sensitive FX space somewhat subdued.
Gold waiting for the war to end
Gold now comes under renewed downside pressure, returning to the area below the $5,200 mark per troy ounce on Wednesday. In the meantime, geopolitical tensions remain firmly in focus as the situation in the Middle East continues to escalate, continuing to underpin demand for the safe haven metal.
WTI surrenders gains, approaches $86.00/bbl
Prices of the WTI alternate gains with losses around the $86.00 mark per barrel on Wednesday, as investors continue to assess developments in the Middle East alongside news of the IEA's proposition to release 400 million barrels of crude oil from strategic reserves.
Crypto Market Overview: Bullish sentiment rises as IEA releases oil reserves
Bitcoin hovers below $70,000 as the broader market liquidations cross $245 million over the last 24 hours. Derivatives data shows an increase in bullish interest across the crypto market, as crude oil prices falling below $85 improve sentiment.
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How strong is too strong for the Swiss Franc? Premium
The Swiss Franc (CHF) is once again approaching levels that tend to make policymakers uncomfortable.
Three reasons to be bearish on Bitcoin
Bitcoin is holding up well taking into account the uncertainty stemming from the Middle East. Despite this week’s rally, the long-term outlook remains bearish. Here are three reasons why I think the storm for the largest cryptocurrency isn't over yet.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Pi Network extends recovery amid increasing retail demand
Pi Network extends its recovery for the third consecutive day this week, bringing its gains to 35% so far this month. Demand for PI resurfaces as the community celebrates Pi Day on March 14, reflecting the first three digits of the mathematical constant Pi.
Ripple holds broadly steady as whales' selling pressure eases
Ripple holds at around $1.38 as of writing on Wednesday, trimming some of the 4% gains seen earlier in the week, as Institutional demand continues to fade. However, on-chain data suggests that whale selling pressure has eased with inflows to exchanges by large-wallet holders declining significantly.
Crypto Market Overview: Bullish sentiment rises as IEA releases oil reserves
Bitcoin hovers below $70,000 as the broader market liquidations cross $245 million over the last 24 hours. Derivatives data shows an increase in bullish interest across the crypto market, as crude oil prices falling below $85 improve sentiment.
STOCKS
Strategy reclaiming the channel amidst Bitcoin volatility
Strategy (MSTR) has endured a grueling period of downside pressure, with the stock falling over 60% since its July peaks. As a dual-purpose corporation—serving as both an enterprise software provider and the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holding company—its price action remains inextricably linked to the cryptocurrency market.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: War! Inflation to soar, central banks to change course Premium
The EUR/USD pair ends the week just below the 1.1600 mark, posting its largest weekly decline in over a year. Financial markets shifted to panic mode in March after United States (US) President Donald Trump joined forces with Israel and launched a massive attack on Iran on the last day of February.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling appears vulnerable amid widening Middle East crisis Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) hit the lowest level in three months against the US Dollar (USD) near 1.3250 and staged a modest rebound, but ended the week deep in the red.
Gold: Middle East crisis fails to lift XAU/USD Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) came under heavy bearish pressure and registered weekly losses even after opening with a bullish gap on news of the United States (US) and Israel carrying out a joint attack against Iran on February 28.
Bitcoin: Middle East tensions and increasing Oil prices weigh on BTC
After taking a slight hit last weekend following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Bitcoin (BTC) showed strength in the first few days of the week, charging above $73,000, while US spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted about $1.14 billion in net inflows across three days.
US Dollar: The buck strikes back Premium
This week, the US Dollar (USD) decisively moved higher, leaving behind the previous week's inconclusive price action. The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached new four-month highs around 99.70, potentially leading to a visit to the psychological 100.00 barrier sooner than expected.
Week ahead – US inflation data to offer distraction amid Iran war fallout
US CPI and PCE inflation reports both due as Fed cut bets scaled back. Geopolitical turmoil keeps investors on edge as energy prices spike. Canadian employment, UK GDP and Japanese data also on the agenda.
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PRESS RELEASES
RedotPay strengthens compliance infrastructure for digital asset across Argentina, Canada, and the U.S.
RedotPay, a global stablecoin-based payment fintech, today announced the expansion of its global regulatory framework through key licensing milestones in Argentina, Canada, and the United States.
Freedom Holding Corp. to acquire 99.32% stake in Turkish Bank A.Ş.
NEW YORK, United States, March 11th, 2026, FinanceWire
Nexcbitmarket investment expands its introducing broker program amid rising demand for multi-asset trading access
As global participation in multi-asset trading continues to expand, Nexcbitmarket has announced the structured expansion of its Introducing Broker (IB) program.