England cricket chief defends decision to stand by McCullum and Key after Ashes debacle IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 23
Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally in Hopes Iran War Will Soon End The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1.5-week low today and is down by -0.69%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower as stocks rallied sharply after President Trump postponed attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants for five days following the start of talks with... Barchart · Mar 23
ECB explains decision to stick with Brendon McCullum as England coach despite Ashes humbling McCullum has retained his role after a ‘thorough review’ but urged to make improvements The Independent UK · Mar 23
‘It may not be popular’: England stand by McCullum and Key despite Ashes debacle The ECB’s review into England’s grisly Ashes defeat has spared head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director of cricket Rob Key The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Stocks Rebound as Crude Oil Sinks After President Trump Eases Iran Threats The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.73%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.97%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.79%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.47%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 23
England’s McCullum told to improve relations with counties after Ashes review Brendon McCullum has been told he must improve relations with the counties after being backed to stay on as England coach The Guardian - UK · Mar 22
Stocks Plunge on US Plans to Escalate Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.88%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.39%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 20
Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Lengthy War in Iran The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the ongoing war in Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven. In addition, higher T-note yields on Friday... Barchart · Mar 20
Stocks Fall on Spillover Effects from Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.22%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.95%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 20
Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Iran War The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.50%. The dollar is climbing today as weakness in stocks has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, the ongoing war in Iran has boosted demand for the dollar as a safe haven. In addition, higher T-note yields today are... Barchart · Mar 20
Stocks Decline as Bond Yields Climb on Inflation Fears The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.64%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 20
Stocks Finish Lower as Iran War Spurs Inflation Concerns The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 19
Dollar and Precious Metals Slump on Hawkish Central Banks The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.75%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after the British pound, the euro, and the Japanese yen all rallied following hawkish comments from the BOE, ECB, and BOJ on the inflationary effects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran.... Barchart · Mar 19
Iran war has 'material impact' on inflation, ECB's Lagarde warns ECB holds rates, warning Middle East tensions and oil risks could push inflation higher. Baseline sees 2.6% in 2026, but energy shocks could lift it to 3.5% or 4.4%, depending on how long supply disruptions persist. Euronews · Mar 19
Barchart · Mar 19 Stocks Retreat as Inflation Fears Push Bond Yields Higher The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.40%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Mar 19 Dollar Falls and Gold Plunges on Hawkish Global Central Banks The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today after the British pound, the euro, and Japanese yen rallied when the BOE, ECB, and BOJ made hawkish comments about the inflationary aspects of soaring energy prices from the war in Iran. Losses in...
Barchart · Mar 19 Stocks Slump as Iran War Fans Inflation Fears The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.60%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Euronews · Mar 19 ECB keeps rates steady as rising energy prices fuel inflation concerns amid Iran war The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key policy rates on hold on Thursday, as fresh spikes in oil and gas prices threaten to derail recent progress in reducing inflation.
Barchart · Mar 19 Stocks Slip Before the Open as Oil Prices Advance, U.S. Economic Data and FedEx Earnings on Tap March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.18%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.27% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid escalating fighting in the Middle East.
Euronews · Mar 19 Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates amid energy price surge European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.
Barchart · Mar 18 Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...
Barchart · Mar 18 Dollar Climbs on Hot US PPI and Iran War Escalation The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...
Barchart · Mar 17 Dollar Pressured by Rising Stocks The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower on Tuesday as T-note yields fell after the weekly ADP employment change showed the fewest new jobs added in five weeks, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar extended its...
Kiplinger · Mar 16 March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.