Saudi Arabia Successfully Intercepts Ballistic Missile and Drones Targeting Eastern Region and Shaybah Oil Field

Saudi Arabia confirmed the successful interception of a ballistic missile aimed at its eastern region, along with seven drones targeting the Shaybah oil field. These defensive actions highlight ongoing security challenges in the region impacting critical energy infrastructure.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Market Trapped as Rate Cut Delay Hits Price

Gold price holds near a key pivot as dollar strength, rising yields, and delayed Fed rate cuts cap the gold rally while oil prices emerge as the key driver.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: fxempire.com

Fed Reverse Repo Operation Sees $0.137 Billion Taken by 4 Counterparties

In the latest Federal Reserve reverse repurchase operation, four counterparties took $0.137 billion, down from the previous $0.552 billion with four bids. This decrease indicates a lower demand for overnight liquidity from the Fed's reverse repo facility.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

Iran's New Leader: Hormuz Strait Stays Closed | Analysis on Crude oil, DAX and EUR/USD

Risk appetite remains downbeat as geopolitical and crude oil prices heat up further. These factors are continuing to feed into broader market sentiment, pressuring equity markets while simultaneously supporting the US dollar.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: forex.com

USD/CAD Outlook: Canadian Dollar Shows Weakness Amid New Geopolitical Tension Updates

Over the last two trading sessions, USD/CAD has posted a consistent gain of more than 0.3% in the short term, marking a renewed bullish bias in the market.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: forex.com

USD/JPY extends gains as Fed repricing and rising Oil prices pressure the Yen

USD/JPY extends gains as Fed repricing and rising Oil prices pressure the Yen

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: fxstreet.com

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Approaching Shaybah Oil Field

Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted a drone that was heading toward the Shaybah oil field, a critical energy asset. The incident highlights ongoing regional security concerns affecting key oil infrastructure.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground As WTI Oil Tests The $95.00 Level: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY

The American currency is moving higher, supported by rising Treasury yields.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: fxempire.com

ECB's Villeroy Highlights Risks and Opportunities in EU Private Credit

European Central Bank's Villeroy has identified both risks and opportunities associated with private credit in the European Union. This assessment reflects the evolving financial landscape and its potential impact on the broader economy.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

EUR/USD forecast: oil shock and Middle East tensions continue to weigh

The EUR/USD forecast remains bearish as geopolitical tensions intensify and crude oil prices surge. Markets reacted after Mojtaba Khamenei confirmed that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could remain in place as a strategic tool against adversaries.

Date: 12.03.2026 | Source: forex.com

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EURUSD 1.152170 -0.39163%
GBPUSD 1.335550 -0.41161%
USDJPY 159.316000 +0.26937%
XAUUSD 5109.925000 -1.28572%
USDCAD 1.362770 +0.26044%
NZDUSD 0.585830 -0.92508%
USDCHF 0.784520 +0.5537%
AUDUSD 0.708490 -0.92296%
EURGBP 0.862700 +0.061473%
EURJPY 183.545000 -0.11102%
GBPJPY 212.761000 -0.15205%
AUDJPY 112.879000 -0.62769%
CADJPY 116.914000 +0.041073%
CHFJPY 203.063000 -0.30929%
NZDJPY 93.310000 -0.64843%
GBPCHF 1.047670 +0.16444%
EURCHF 0.903790 +0.19845%
USDMXN 17.815650 +0.99089%
USDZAR 16.769740 +1.79766%
USDTRY 44.110100 +0.059205%
USDRUB 79.496300 +0.45021%
USDSEK 9.342600 +1.39252%
USDCNY 6.868400 +0.049527%

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