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Markets are holding a cautious tone as traders await today’s key central bank decisions. After recent volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and the surge inMarkets are holding a cautious tone as traders await today’s key central bank decisions. After recent volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and the surge in

Morning Update: March 18, 2026 - Fed Day Tension

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2026/03/18 16:47
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Markets are holding a cautious tone as traders await today’s key central bank decisions. After recent volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and the surge in oil prices, risk sentiment is stabilising slightly, but overall uncertainty remains high.

🇯🇵🇰🇷 In Asia, markets moved higher. Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained around 2.5%, while TOPIX added more than 2%. South Korea’s KOSPI surged close to 4%. Hong Kong traded near flat, and mainland China indices remained under pressure. The rebound reflects short-term relief as oil eased slightly from recent highs.

💵 The US dollar is relatively steady ahead of the Fed. EUR/USD is trading near 1.1550, while GBP/USD is around 1.3370. Major currency pairs are consolidating as traders avoid aggressive positioning before the policy decision.

🪙 Gold is trading around $5,010 per ounce, staying elevated on strong safe-haven demand. Geopolitical risks continue to support prices, while markets remain cautious ahead of the Fed’s guidance.

🛢 Brent crude is holding near $101.60 per barrel. Even after a slight pullback, oil remains a key inflation driver and continues to influence global market sentiment.

₿ Bitcoin is trading near $74,000, maintaining resilience despite macro uncertainty. Crypto markets remain highly sensitive to liquidity expectations and central bank signals.

📊 Key events today:
The Bank of Canada decision will be followed by the Federal Reserve rate decision and Jerome Powell’s press conference later in the US session. Markets expect rates to remain unchanged, but the tone will be decisive.

⚡ Bottom line: markets are pausing ahead of the Fed, not calming. The real volatility is likely to begin after the decision, with sharp moves possible across FX, commodities and crypto.

Stay sharp, manage your risk, and catch the move with NordFX. 🚀

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