Five central banks held firm. Inflation forecasts rose. Gold had its worst week since 1983. Oil stayed near $100. And rate cuts? They're off the table until the war ends.
March FOMC: Rates unchanged at 3.50–3.75%. Powell says "nobody knows" how the Iran war will impact the economy. The dot plot shifts hawkish. Gold breaks $5,000. The Dow posts its worst FOMC day since December 2024.
Why Gold Prices Can Fall Even During War and Global Crises
Understanding the gold safe haven paradox — dollar strength, liquidity squeezes, real yields, and positioning dynamics that explain why gold doesn't always rally when fear spikes.
How a War With Iran Could Impact Oil Prices and the Global Economy
Understanding the Strait of Hormuz risk, supply disruption mechanics, inflation transmission channels, and what historical oil shocks teach us about geopolitical risk in energy markets.
Week Three: Oil Above $100, New Leader Vows Continued Blockade
Iran's new Supreme Leader pledges to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. The IEA released 400 million barrels — the largest in history — and it barely made a dent. This is stagflation.
WTI surged 35.63% — the largest weekly gain in futures history. The Strait of Hormuz is closed. The US shed 92,000 jobs. Welcome to Week One of the Iran war.
AI Panic in Financial Markets: From Euphoria to Fear — What Traders Need to Know
How the DeepSeek shock, a viral doomsday report, and the SaaSpocalypse turned AI from Wall Street's hero into its biggest source of anxiety — and what it means for the markets you trade.
NFP beats at 130K, CPI cools to 2.4%, Takaichi wins historic supermajority, Dow can't hold 50,000 — and the AI selloff reminds everyone tech doesn't always go up.
How the CPI Report Impacts Forex, Gold, and Stock Markets
A complete guide to understanding how US inflation data shapes currency valuations, equity indices, and gold prices — and why market reactions aren't always what they seem.
