Trump says does not want more strikes on Iran energy facilities, then says “but”
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Trump says does not want more strikes on Iran energy facilities, then says “but”

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Reports that Trump is gearing up his military to take control of the Strait of Hormuz
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Reports that Trump is gearing up his military to take control of the Strait of Hormuz

KAN reports that Israel flags U.S. military buildup toward possible Hormuz intervention Summary: Israel sees signs of a U.S. military buildup near the Strait of Hormuz U.S. warship Tripoli reportedly en route as part of preparations Operation aimed at breaking Iran’s blockade of key oil shipping route Campaign could last several weeks depending on Iranian…

Americas FX news wrap 18 Mar; Powell more hawkish on inflation.USD/yields up
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Americas FX news wrap 18 Mar; Powell more hawkish on inflation.USD/yields up

The Federal Reserve Rates unchanged as expected. Looking at the dot plot, the expectations for the end of 2026 and 2027 remain the same at 3.4% and 3.1% respectively. Looking at the economic numbers for 2026 compared to the December, PCE inflation moved up from 2.4% to 2.7% while core PCE also rose from 2.5%…

USDJPY ticks to a new high for the year.
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USDJPY ticks to a new high for the year.

The USDJPY is ticking up to new highs as yields move higher after the FOMC rate decision and comments Overall, Powell leaned mildly hawkish — not aggressively so, but the weight of his comments tilted that way. The key tells: The hawkish core was his refusal to commit to cuts without inflation progress, the dot…

Qatar says Ras Laffan Industrial City has sustained “extensive damage”
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Qatar says Ras Laffan Industrial City has sustained “extensive damage”

Qatari Interior Ministry: The security threat level is high, and everyone must adhere to staying in homes and safe places Foreign ministry: Iran targeting it is “irresponsible approach” Ras Laffan attack is “direct threat” to its national security There are videos now showing two strikes on Ras Laffan. There are two fires but keep in…

US January factory orders +0.1% vs +0.1% expected
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US January factory orders +0.1% vs +0.1% expected

Prior was -0.7% January non-defense capital goods orders ex air +0.1% vs 0.0% prelim The Census Bureau’s Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3) survey tracks the dollar value of new orders, shipments, unfilled orders, and inventories across the U.S. manufacturing sector. The full factory orders report covers both durable and nondurable goods and is typically…

PayPal USD Expansion Signals Stablecoins Entering Mainstream Payment Systems
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PayPal USD Expansion Signals Stablecoins Entering Mainstream Payment Systems

PayPal rolls out its PayPal USD stablecoin to 70 markets in one night. Now, millions of people can get instant access to the PYUSD stablecoin.   PayPal USD is now available to users in 70 markets around the world. This is one of the most expansive global rollouts of a stablecoin by a major fintech company….

The USD moved higher after stronger PPI data.
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The USD moved higher after stronger PPI data.

Producer prices came in hotter than expected, reinforcing the recent shift toward a more inflation-conscious narrative. Headline PPI rose 0.7% MoM versus 0.3% expected, while the year-over-year rate accelerated to 3.4% (vs 2.9% expected). Core measures told a similar story, with PPI ex-food and energy up 0.5% MoM (vs 0.3% expected) and the annual rate…

US February PPI 3.4% vs 2.9% expected
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US February PPI 3.4% vs 2.9% expected

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The EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD are little changed to kickstart the Fed rate decision day
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The EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD are little changed to kickstart the Fed rate decision day

The USD is little changed as markets grow increasingly comfortable with developments in the Middle East. At the same time, attention is shifting toward a heavy slate of central bank decisions, highlighted by today’s Fed announcement. As North American traders enter, the dollar is mixed against the major currency pairs, with price action—rather than direction—telling…

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