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Summary
This September meeting of the FOMC promises to be a watershed moment for US monetary policy makers, having been preceeded by an eventful month and a half that saw market volatility rising across different asset classes because of events across the Pacific. As China's policy makers assure counterparts that domestic conditions are improving there is growing pressure on the Fed to provide some reassurance that its actions will not lead to a further retreat in the markets. Whatever decision that the Fed takes there is money to be made. Join Mark de la Paz as he explores the challenges confronting the Yellen led FOMC and consider trading scenarios that we will be presented.Latest Live Videos
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WTI jumps over 6% to top $75 amid US-Iran war risks
WTI jumps more than 6%, breaking above the $75 mark. Oil prices surge as the US-Iran war raises fears of supply disruptions. Goldman Sachs estimates an $18 per barrel geopolitical risk premium in Oil.
Gold drops below $5,200 on stronger USD, rallying US yields
Gold attracts some intraday selling and falls below $5,200 on Tuesday. The US Dollar climbs to a fresh high since January 20 and turns out to be a key factor exerting downward pressure on the commodity. Meanwhile, the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield rises nearly 2% on the day, putting additional weight on XAU/USD's shoulders.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP pull back as sentiment remains in extreme market fear
The cryptocurrency market is broadly in the red on Tuesday as the Middle East grapples with an escalating war. Bitcoin (BTC) is in a pullback, trading below $67,000 at the time of writing, and most altcoins follow suit.
Middle East conflict ramps up a gear as energy price spike rips through markets
It’s another risk off day as geopolitical headwinds continue to batter financial markets. Although markets calmed during the US session and US stocks managed to post gains on Monday, this has not fed through to the European session, and stocks and bonds are sharply lower for a second day.
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, March 3:
The US Dollar continues to gather strength against its rivals following Monday's bullish action, with the USD Index fluctuating at its highest level since late January above 98.80 in the European morning on Tuesday. The European economic calendar will feature preliminary February Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices data later in the day. Nevertheless, market participants will remain focused on news surrounding the crisis in the Middle East and pay close attention to comments from central bankers.