Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Friday, March 20, as investors continued assessing the impact of the Middle East conflict and its disruption to global energy supply. Market sentiment remained fragile despite signals from global leaders suggesting the war could end sooner than previously expected. Energy Supply Shock Drives Market Uncertainty Investor concerns intensified after retaliatory […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-19
Daily market commentary featuring timely analysis of price action and economic events. Stay informed with expert observations on the themes shaping global markets.
EBITDA Coverage Ratio: A Guide to Financial Strength
Imagine you are flying a plane with just enough fuel to reach your destination, but with no margin for turbulence or unexpected changes. In finance, the EBITDA coverage ratio works like that fuel gauge. It shows whether a company has enough financial strength to meet its most important obligations, even during difficult conditions. For both […]
EURJPY Falls After the BOJ
The Bank of Japan on Thursday kept its rates steady at 0.75%, as expected, but noted that inflation risks are now tilted to the upside due to the Iran war. The decision was split, with eight of the nine members voting in favour of a hold and only Hajime Takata proposing a rate hike to […]
Bitcoin Falls Below $72K as Fed Holds Rates
The cryptocurrency market is facing renewed downward pressure after the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive meeting this year. This cautious approach has pushed Bitcoin below the $72,000 level today, March 19, and triggered a broad sell-off across digital assets. Market sentiment has also been affected by the […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-18
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EURUSD, 2026 Runs Flat Compared to 2022
In the next 48 hours, all the major central banks in the world will meet and decide the next steps in their respective monetary policies, after the Australian RBA once again raised its benchmark rate on Tuesday morning. It starts in a few hours with the Bank of Canada, followed by the Fed, then BOJ, […]
EURGBP Slips Ahead of ECB, BoE Decisions
The EUR/GBP currency pair edged lower in early European trading on Wednesday, March 18, slipping toward the 0.8635 level and ending a four-day rally. The modest pullback reflects a broader sense of caution in the market, as traders await critical interest rate decisions from both the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England […]
Market Commentary 2026-03-17
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Oil Supply Shock Signals Longer-Term Disruption
Yesterday, oil prices declined, with the Brent benchmark falling by 2.84% to $100.21 and WTI dropping by 5.27% to $93.50. Among other factors, this confirms our view from a few days ago—a renewed widening of the WTI–Brent spread toward $7 after reaching parity last Monday. However, the focus now shifts to broader supply dynamics. The […]







