Global Institutional FX Trading Hits Record High in March as Safe-Haven Sentiment and Dollar Strength Resonate

ntum. Most core platforms recorded their best single-month performance since early 2026. Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven demand pushed up the US dollar exchange rate, driving trading volumes across the entire forex

Goldman Sachs Assesses Global Oil Supply Crisis as Strait of Hormuz Blockage Triggers Asian Fuel Anxiety

verely disrupted. Concerns over potential exhaustion of global oil reserves are resurfacing. However, according to Goldman Sachs latest analysis, while the supply chain is under immense pressure, the situation is more complex than a simple global shortage

Strait of Hormuz Passage Severely Restricted as Only Roughly Ten Ships Transit Daily via Northern Route

ates that between Wednesday and Thursday early morning, only thirteen vessels were observed successfully traversing this strategic waterway, with no immediate signs of the channel fully reopening. Observations reveal that the vast majority of transit vess

Richmond Fed\'s Barkin Says High Oil Prices Likely Short-Term as Consumer Spending Remains Resilient

leaning towards the belief that the current oil price surge may merely be a temporary shock. Richmond Fed President Barkin pointed out that despite a significant increase in gasoline expenditures, there have been no observable signs of consumers substant

Macau Gaming Industry Data Releases Positive Signals as Q1 Total Revenue Surpasses Year-Ago Levels

o approximately 2.0196 billion Hong Kong dollars, marking a 15% year-on-year increase. This actual performance significantly outperformed the markets general forecast of an 11% rise and also represented a 9.5% month-over-month growth compared to Februarys

Iran Approves Strait of Hormuz Toll Bill as Global Oil Prices Break Century Mark

ate of high tension. The legislation not only establishes a toll collection system for passing vessels but also explicitly bans American and Israeli ships from traversing this critical strategic waterway, marking a shift in Irans control over the sea area

War Spreads to Core Capacity as Attacks on Two Major Middle East Aluminum Bases Trigger Global Supply Crisis

sic industrial manufacturing segments. On March 28, two major aluminum production facilities in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were successively targeted by missile and drone strikes, sharply increasing the risk of a rupture in the global aluminum s

Middle East Escalation Sparks Energy Crisis as International Oil Prices Surge Over 30% in One Day

three percentage points. This reflects investors deep concern over intensifying geopolitical risks. Following announcements that Yemens Houthi forces launched missiles at southern Israel, the focal point of the conflict shifted from the Persian Gulf towa

US Military Surge in Middle East Intensifies Ground Combat Risks and Market Risk-Off Sentiment

dicate that multiple warships, including the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship carrying approximately 2,500 Marines, have arrived in the designated operational area. In total, more than 3,500 US personnel have been assembled. This latest America-class a

Middle East Escalation Pressures Energy Supply Chains as Houthi Action Risks Shipping Crisis

t. This long-standing Iran-backed faction broke its previous cautious stance, viewed as a key strategic signal from Tehran. With the Red Sea lanes facing new blockade risks, global energy supply networks are undergoing an unprecedented stress test. The Ho

Middle East Conflict Deals Heavy Blow to Luxury Sector, Wiping Out $100 Billion in Market Value as High-End Spending Plummets

have fallen by approximately 16% and 20%, respectively—far outpacing the SP 500’s decline of less than 6% over the same period. Luxury automakers including Ferrari, Bentley, and Maserati have also dropped roughly 15% and have suspended vehicle deliveries

Trump Seeks Swift End to Iran Conflict, Aiming for Resolution by May and Eyeing Oil Resources

n quagmire. According to sources familiar with internal discussions, Trump has privately told his inner circle that he has no intention of getting bogged down in a prolonged war of attrition and has directed his team to adhere strictly to a self-imposed t

Energy Hedge Fund Adopts “Trump-Proof” Strategy, Posts 35% Gain This Year

statements about the Iran conflict. Geneva-based Anaconda Invest SA said that since the start of the year, the fund has generated approximately 35% in returns by tuning out political noise and concentrating instead on oil services and infrastructure-relat

Iran Conflict Devastates Gulf Energy Infrastructure; Full Recovery Could Take Years

refineries, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals into disarray. Experts warn that full restoration of production capacity could take up to five years. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively blockaded, delivering the most severe shock to global en

Iran Flatly Rejects Trump’s “15-Point Plan” as Military Standoff in Middle East Intensifies

” in Iran to end weeks of conflict, Iranian military officials swiftly dismissed the statement, accusing Washington of merely “negotiating with itself.” Meanwhile, airstrikes between Israel and Iran continue unabated, and the U.S. is planning to deploy se