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GBP/USD Slides as War Risk Lifts Dollar Demand

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GBP/USD is currently positioned near 1.34 following a significant intraday decline that momentarily pulled the pair down to the 1.3315–1.3330 range. The recent shift is not arbitrary; it signifies a clear adjustment in the assessment of war risk, as synchronized US–Israel operations targeting Iran, drone assaults throughout the region, and overt threats concerning the Strait … Read more

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USD/JPY Surges as Oil Shock and War Boost Dollar Dominance

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On Monday, March 2, 2026, USD/JPY surged past 157.50, achieving an increase of over 0.5% during the session and approaching the monthly high of 157.30 established in late February — a threshold that was surpassed intraday as the pair advanced toward 158.00. The U.S. Dollar Index experienced a notable increase of 0.6–0.89%, reaching levels between … Read more