EUR/USD picks up pace and surpass 1.1500 post-ECB event
EUR/USD maintains its bullish tone well in place on Thursday, managing to break above the key 1.1500 barrier as market participants evaluate the ECB’s interest rate decision and the subsequent press conference by President Lagarde. Collaborating with the pair’s recovery, the US Dollar intensifies its sell-off, challenging weekly troughs.
GBP/USD remains bid near 1.3300 on USD selling
GBP/USD partially retraces Wednesday’s sharp pullback, regaining some poise and edging back towards the key 1.3300 region as markets digest the BoE’s unanimous decision to leave rates unchanged. Cable’s recovery is also supported by a softer tone in the US Dollar.
Gold drops to multi-month lows near $4,500
Gold extends its downward move on Thursday, closing in on the key $4,600 per troy ounce area as selling pressure gathers pace. Markets continue to digest the latest FOMC event, while ongoing geopolitical tensions remain firmly on the radar.
Many crypto firms are going bankrupt again – Should traders be worried?
The recent bankruptcy of crypto lender BlockFills is reviving painful memories for the crypto industry. A growing number of insolvencies in recent months increases the risk of a broader contagion across a market that is still recovering from the latest sharp correction.
DEEPER DIVE
Gold is sending a message to markets Premium
Gold has a habit of moving before the macro narrative becomes obvious. What are its recent price moves telling us? In recent weeks, the precious metal has been quietly regaining momentum, even as interest rate expectations remain uncertain and global growth signals stay mixed.
From lows to lows: The Indian Rupee’s downward spiral has no end in sight Premium
The Indian Rupee is slipping deeper into uncharted territory, hitting a fresh record low against the US Dollar and keeping the dubious title of Asia's worst-performing currency.
Defying the doom and gloom: How Bitcoin keeps surviving every global crisis
Bitcoin is once again navigating another crisis by defying the broader risk-off sentiment. History shows a clear pattern: every major crisis has stress-tested Bitcoin and, ultimately, reinforced its long-term narrative.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP declines as retail demand and ETF flows shrink
XRP extends its decline from the weekly high of $1.61 by over 9%, testing support at $1.45. XRP derivatives face capital exit as futures Open Interest narrows to $2.67 billion on Thursday.
Quant rally nears $80, with on-chain data suggesting further upside
Quant extends its recovery on Thursday for the eighth straight day, accumulating roughly 15% gains so far this week. On-chain data show the MVRV ratio over the past 365 days remains negative, suggesting further upside in the near term.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP extend losses, weighed by negative ETF flows
Cryptocurrency prices are generally edging lower on Thursday as market sentiment deteriorates following the Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks suggesting that interest rate cuts aren't planned unless there is a clear downtrend in inflation.
STOCKS
Micron set to report earnings, here is the chart analysis
Micron Technology (MU) is set to report earnings after the bell today, March 18th, 2026. Analysts are expecting earnings of $8.81 on revenue of $19.15 billion. However, the “whisper number” (the number investors are expecting and is priced in) is $9.70 in earnings per share.
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 escalates alongside inflation ahead of Fed, ECB Premium
The EUR/USD pair fell to fresh 2026 lows in the 1.1430 region, settling not far above the level, as the US Dollar (USD) soared amid war-related fears as the Middle East crisis escalates on a daily basis.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling remains bearish while under 200-day SMA Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) remained vulnerable while in a bearish consolidation phase against the US Dollar (USD) below the 1.3500 threshold.
Gold: Bearish pressure builds up as inflation fears lift USD Premium
For the second consecutive week, Gold (XAU/USD) failed to benefit from the risk-averse market atmosphere and registered losses as growing inflation fears boosted the US Dollar (USD).
Bitcoin: Outperformance set to extend as ETF inflows stay strong despite war fears
Bitcoin (BTC) shows strength so far this week, trading above $71,000 on Friday, despite continued uncertainty stemming from the prolonged US-Iran war.
US Dollar: The King is rising again – Here’s what’s driving it Premium
The US Dollar is quietly regaining momentum. With global tensions flaring up again, the dollar is once more proving its worth as a safe haven for investors around the globe.
Week ahead – Geopolitics drive markets as central banks turn more hawkish
Geopolitics and oil price dominate market sentiment. Dollar strength could linger if Middle East conflict escalates; could gold follow suit? Seven central banks meet next week; the RBA is closest to a rate hike. Fed and ECB to remain cautious; SNB could surprise with negative rates.
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PRESS RELEASES
IUX publishes market insight on Gold and Silver following Federal Reserve policy signals
Global multi-asset trading platform IUX has released a market insight analyzing the impact of recent Federal Reserve policy signals on gold and silver markets.
PrimeXBT launches PXTrader 2.0, bringing crypto and traditional markets into one trading platform
PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker and crypto asset service provider, announced the launch of PXTrader 2.0, a major upgrade to its native trading platform that combines crypto derivatives and traditional CFD markets, giving traders access to more than 350 instruments from a single account.
STARTRADER app introduces One-Tap Trading and mobile platform enhancements
STARTRADER App has introduced a series of updates to its mobile trading application designed to enhance trading efficiency and platform performance.