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Global Markets Slide as Iran Tensions and Oil Spike Shake Sentiment

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Forex Market 

USD Strengthens as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Risk Sentiment
The U.S. dollar strengthened broadly during the New York session as rising geopolitical tensions prompted defensive positioning across currency markets. The AUD/USD traded in a wide range, initially climbing during the Asian session before declining as risk sentiment weakened, eventually stabilising ahead of the Sydney open. Meanwhile, the EUR/USD moved lower before recovering slightly, while the GBP/USD also declined and later regained some ground. The USD/JPY pushed higher as the stronger U.S. dollar continued to gain traction across major currencies. The NZD/USD weakened during the session, while the USD/CAD moved higher as the U.S. dollar remained supported. Overall, the U.S. Dollar Index traded within a moderate range throughout the session.

General Market

Wall Street

  • Dow Jones: -1.3% | 46,789
  • S&P 500: -1.3% | 6,686
  • Nasdaq: -1.7% | 22,341
  • VIX: +10.2% | 26.71

Asia-Pacific

  • ASX 200: -1.3% | 8,629
  • Nikkei: -1.0% | 54,453
  • Shanghai Composite: -0.1% | 4,129

Europe

  • FTSE 100: -0.5% | 10,305
  • DAX: -0.2% | 23,590
  • CAC 40: -0.7% | 7,984

 

Headlines to Watch

United States
  • U.S. PCE Price Index expected to rise 0.3% MoM for January.
  • Core PCE forecast at 0.4% MoM, matching December’s pace.
  • Data could influence expectations ahead of the March 18 FOMC meeting.
Canada
  • February Labour Force Survey expected to show unemployment rising slightly to 6.6%.
Global
  • Ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East continue to drive market volatility.
  • Oil supply concerns remain in focus amid tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Currency Pair Mid-market Rate
AUD/USD 0.7076
AUD/NZD 1.2097
AUD/JPY 112.76
AUD/CNY 4.8620
AUD/EUR 0.6145
AUD/GBP 0.5301
AUD/HKD 5.5382

 

 

 

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