GBP/USD: Decline falters just ahead of 1.3230
GBP/USD fell to fresh yearly lows in the 1.3230 zone amid the generalised retracement in the risk-linked galaxy at the end of the week. In the meantime, Cable’s pullback comes in response to increasing safe-haven demand, which in turn underpins the Greenback amid the current backdrop of elevated geopolitical tensions.
Gold extends the pullback; bears target $5,000
Gold reverses course on Friday, coming under extra pressure and slipping back toward the key $5,000 mark per troy ounce. The yellow metal is now down for a third consecutive session, weighed down by the sharp move higher in the Greenback amid the ongoing demand for safe-haven assets.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP rise, shrugging off US-Iran war tensions
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly recovering despite the escalating United States (US)-Iran war. Bitcoin (BTC) has increased to trade above $72,000 at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting improving sentiment for the crypto asset class.
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.
How strong is too strong for the Swiss Franc? Premium
The Swiss Franc is once again approaching levels that tend to make policymakers uncomfortable. With EUR/CHF drifting near 0.90 and USD/CHF slipping toward the mid-0.77 area, markets are beginning to ask a familiar question: At what point does currency strength become a policy problem for the Swiss National Bank?
Gas prices are rising again, and that hurts Europe’s inflation fight Premium
Europe could be facing a familiar economic challenge: inflation caused by imports. The rise of energy costs is enough to revive an uncomfortable question for policymakers: Is the ghost of stagflation coming back?
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP rise, shrugging off US-Iran war tensions
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly recovering despite the escalating US-Iran war. Bitcoin has increased to trade above $72,000 at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting improving sentiment for the crypto asset class.
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: Outperformance set to extend as ETF inflows stay strong despite war fears
Bitcoin shows relative resilience, up over 8% so far this week, despite continued uncertainty stemming from the prolonged US-Iran war. US-listed ETFs record an inflow of $586.99 million through Thursday, pointing to the third consecutive week of positive flows.
Dogecoin short-term bullish momentum improves as retail interest surges
Dogecoin (DOGE) rises over 2% at press time on Friday, extending its recovery toward the $0.1000 psychological level. Speculation surrounding Dogecoin is rising, leading to increased trader participation in the derivatives market.
STOCKS
The Campbell's Company is testing a 30-year support level, and the answer could define the next decade
Thirty years of chart history is staring traders in the face right now, and Campbell's isn't blinking yet. The Campbell's Company (CPB) has been in a slow, grinding decline for years. But the monthly chart tells a story that's worth paying close attention to in March 2026: after shedding roughly 14% this month alone, CPB is sitting directly on a support zone that has held price up since the early 1990s. That's not a level you ignore.
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
PU Prime and the AFA celebrate “The Glory”: Honoring the milestones on the path to greatness
PU Prime and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) have unveiled The Glory, the final chapter of the global “Champion in You” brand campaign.
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