Market Brief – 19 Mar 2026

In today’s episode of Market Brief – After Hours, global markets remain under pressure as escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf and continued volatility in oil prices keep investors on edge. Equities struggle to stabilise despite intraday recoveries, while rising yields and persistent inflation concerns continue to weigh on sentiment across major asset classes.We break down sharp declines across Europe and Asia, ongoing stress in energy markets linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the latest signals from central banks as policymakers maintain a cautious stance. The episode also covers strength in the US labour market alongside rising Treasury yields, highlighting the growing tension between economic resilience and inflation risks.You’ll also hear detailed Forex technical analysis across EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and USD/JPY, alongside moves in Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin. Plus, major stock movers including gains in Five Below and Planet Labs, and declines in Alibaba, Kinsale Capital, and Red Cat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.