{"id":4306,"date":"2026-03-30T18:25:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amillex.com\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2026-03-30T18:51:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T07:51:51","slug":"amillex-daily-market-commentary-middle-east-escalation-sends-oil-higher-strong-usd-caps-gold-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amillex.com\/it\/2026\/03\/30\/amillex-daily-market-commentary-middle-east-escalation-sends-oil-higher-strong-usd-caps-gold-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"Commento giornaliero di Amillex sui mercati | L'escalation in Medio Oriente spinge al rialzo il petrolio, il dollaro forte frena il rally dell'oro"},"content":{"rendered":"

30 March 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Global financial markets turned highly volatile in early Asian trading, driven by a sudden escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend. As Houthi forces joined attacks against Israel and risks of a potential U.S. ground operation in Iran increased, safe-haven demand briefly pushed spot gold to a record high of $4,514.42<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the rally was short-lived. A stronger U.S. dollar and rising inflation concerns triggered heavy selling pressure. The U.S. Dollar Index has now posted five consecutive gains<\/strong>, reaching a new high of 100.33<\/strong>, as markets fully price out any Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Asset Performance & Fundamental Overview<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. U.S. Equities<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Dow Jones (DJI):<\/strong>\u00a0Closed at\u00a045,166.64<\/strong>, down\u00a0790.23 points (-1.73%)<\/strong>.\u00a0Geopolitical spillover weighed heavily on industrials and blue chips, with capital rotating out of risk assets.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • S&P 500 (SP500):<\/strong>\u00a0Closed at\u00a06,330.45<\/strong>, down\u00a00.46%<\/strong>.\u00a0Market sentiment\u00a0remains\u00a0cautious, although some defensive flows are seen in heavyweight stocks.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Nasdaq 100 (NQ1):<\/strong>\u00a0Closed at\u00a023,097.75<\/strong>, down\u00a00.99%<\/strong>.\u00a0High-valuation tech stocks continue to struggle amid rising inflation expectations and a more hawkish rate outlook.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Key Stock<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Tesla (TSLA):<\/strong>\u00a0Closed at\u00a0$361.83<\/strong>, down\u00a02.76%<\/strong>.\u00a0Concerns over rising global energy costs and potential supply chain disruptions weighed on sentiment, increasing volatility in growth stocks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      2. Forex Market<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • U.S. Dollar Index (DXY):<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a0100.282<\/strong>, up\u00a00.09%<\/strong>\u00a0on the day.\u00a0Supported by fading rate-cut expectations and safe-haven inflows.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • USD\/JPY:<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a0160.131<\/strong>, down\u00a00.07%<\/strong>.\u00a0Despite dollar strength, the pair\u00a0remains\u00a0range-bound near the key 160 level.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • EUR\/USD:<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a01.14948<\/strong>, down\u00a00.11%<\/strong>.\u00a0The euro\u00a0remains\u00a0under pressure as the dollar continues to strengthen.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        3. Precious Metals & Commodities<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Gold (XAUUSD):<\/strong>\u00a0Around\u00a0$4,424.34\/oz<\/strong>, down\u00a01.54%<\/strong>.\u00a0After briefly breaking above $4,500 on safe-haven demand, gold reversed sharply as profit-taking kicked in amid a stronger dollar and higher-for-longer rate expectations.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Silver (XAGUSD):<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a0$67.95\/oz<\/strong>, down\u00a02.54%<\/strong>.\u00a0Underperformed gold due to both price\u00a0weakness\u00a0and concerns over industrial demand.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Crude Oil (XTIUSD):<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a0$103.19\/barrel<\/strong>, up\u00a01.88%<\/strong>.\u00a0Oil surged on escalating Middle East tensions, risks to the Strait of Hormuz, and potential U.S. military involvement\u2014making it a key driver of inflation expectations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          4. Crypto & Macro<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Bitcoin (BTCUSD):<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a0$65,797<\/strong>, down\u00a00.24%<\/strong>.\u00a0Trading\u00a0remains\u00a0relatively muted\u00a0as tighter liquidity and shifting risk sentiment limit upside momentum.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Ethereum (ETHUSD):<\/strong>\u00a0At\u00a0$1,981.8<\/strong>, down\u00a00.04%<\/strong>.\u00a0The broader crypto market is in wait-and-see mode, reassessing its role as a hedge amid inflation and geopolitical risks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            5. Key Events to Watch<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Germany March CPI (Preliminary, MoM)\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              30 March 2026 \u2014 Global financial markets turned highly volatile in early Asian trading, driven by a sudden escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend. As Houthi forces joined attacks against Israel and risks of a potential U.S. ground operation in Iran increased, safe-haven demand briefly pushed spot gold to a record high of $4,514.42.  However, 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