investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Mid East tensions, and oil price, remain elevated
Israel may invite U.S. to relocate Middle East bases after warTrump touts destruction in Iran, Ackman looks forward to a whopping victory dividendAustralia to cut taxes on petrol and diesel use as part of National 'Fuel Security' planReserve Bank of India FX intervention move after hours on Friday.
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Prediction market transactions surge on geopolitical bets, media coverage
Monthly notional trading volume for prediction markets has reached roughly $23.7 billion so far in March, up sharply from $1.9 billion at the same time last year.
Oil Climbs on Fears of Multi-Front Supply Shock
Oil prices had another volatile start to the week before breaking out due to a combination of military escalation and diplomatic breakdown. At the time of writing, after climbing to $116 and then flash crashing to $114, Brent Crude was trading at $116.69, up 3.66%. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate
Economy
Government Bonds Rally Around the World on Slowdown Concerns
Sovereign bonds rose around the world as concern the Middle East conflict will derail global economic growth revived demand for beaten-down government debt.
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Lido DAO proposes $20M LDO buyback to reverse historic price fall
The LDO token is down 95.9% from its all-time high, with a $255 million market cap, even as Lido’s staking protocol still accounts for the largest share of staked Ether at 23.2%.
Elizabeth Warren takes on MrBeast over purchase of teen fintech Step
US Senator Elizabeth Warren has written to MrBeast, demanding answers from the hugely popular YouTuber about his purchase of Step and the teen-focused fintech's interest in cryptocurrency.
Bond managers warn markets underestimate growth risks from Iran war
Bond giants see growth shock ahead as markets fixate on inflationSummary:Major bond managers warn markets are underestimating growth risks from the U.S.–Iran war, according to Bloomberg. Oil above $110 has driven a Treasury selloff, with yields surging on inflation fears. Investors expect the Fed
Africa Could Emerge As The Biggest Winner In Iran War
The ongoing Middle East conflict has upended global energy markets, cutting off supplies of approximately 8 million barrels of crude per day and 20% of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Brent crude has surged more than 50% to around $110/bbl since the conflict erupted in late February, while the U.S. st
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Oil Holds Gain After Trump Threatens Escalation If No Peace Soon
Oil held onto earlier gains after President Donald Trump said he will probably reach a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East, but also threatened attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, including the vital Kharg Island terminal.
Pakistan prepared to host U.S.-Iran talks in 'coming days' as Trump weighs deploying ground troops
Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt all arrived in Islamabad to discuss the evolving regional situation in the Middle East.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Surge in West Texas Oil Theft Raises National Security Alarms
Criminals are exploiting weak points across the West Texas oil production region, which accounts for 15% of the world's energy resources. This emerging wave of oil theft is burning a multi-billion-dollar hole in the budgets of oil and gas operators across the Permian Basin and is becoming a national
Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks in coming days as more US Marines head to region
Pakistan has opened a possible diplomatic lane between Washington and Tehran, but the military build-up around Hormuz means markets will want proof before pricing out the war premium.Summary:Pakistan says it will host U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad in the coming days, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar s
XTB MENA Chief Says Dubai Bet Survived Its First Real Stress Test
XTB opened its second Dubai office in March 2025, secured a CMA license, renewed its DFSA authorization, and called the Gulf a long-term growth pillar. Within 12 months, Iranian strikes hit UAE soil, both Abu Dhabi and Dubai stock exchanges suspended trading for the first time in their histories, an
Monday open indicative forex prices, 30 March 2026
As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there. The USD is a little stronger in very early trade. I'll be back soon with weekend news. This
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Growth Jitters Lift Treasuries as Stocks Bounce: Markets Wrap
Stocks rebounded while Treasuries rose as worries that the Iranian war will trigger an economic slowdown prompted traders to dial back bets on higher interest rates. Brent climbed toward $115 a barrel.
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Stablecoin payments go 'invisible' in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
China Pushes Electric Vehicles Toward the Five-Minute Charge Era
Electric vehicle (EV) makers are racing to develop the fastest battery chargers to give them the competitive edge, with Chinese producers once again coming out on top. One of the biggest criticisms consumers have is the length of time it takes to charge EVs, compared to refuelling internal combustio
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Strategy may have paused bitcoin accumulation last week, ending a 13-week buying streak
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