Nearby FX option expiry (yes , only one for Friday 29 December 2017)

Fed’s Cook says Iran war and tariffs are pushing inflation risks higher, warning impacts could be substantial and move the Fed further from its 2% target, as markets scale back expectations for near-term rate cuts.

Oil surges 4.9% to $101.98 amid geopolitical fears. LIND, VIK, PSKY drop. VIK trades 10.2% below 52-wk high.

SOFI drops 3.8%, IBKR 4% on Mideast tensions. IBKR's 5-yr return is 262%, but it's 15.6% off its high.

New Zealand March consumer confidence collapses, down around 10%

Bitcoin drops 2.3% amid Mideast tensions; traders see 52% chance of $55k next, hedging downside.

Economic and event calendar in Asia, Friday, March 27, 2026. Attack of the Fed officials. Well, we are getting one invasion at least, there are 5 Federal Reserve speakers during the Asian time zone today.

Trump has given Iran another 10 days: "Pausing ... to Monday April 6"