Eamonn Sheridan

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Stocks
TSLA daily candles  20 March 2026
Stocks

Tesla plans major solar expansion with Chinese equipment suppliers, eyes $2.9B deal

  • The deal underscores continued reliance on Chinese manufacturing in the clean energy supply chain, highlighting challenges in reshoring production and potential sensitivity to trade policy, export controls and geopolitical tensions.
Central Banks
Fed cuts delayed outlook 20 March 2026
Central Banks

Morgan Stanley delays Fed rate cut outlook to September, December (from June, September)

  • A delayed Fed easing cycle reinforces a higher-for-longer rate backdrop, potentially weighing on equities and rate-sensitive assets, while increasing market volatility as expectations adjust.
Central Banks
usdcny PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead. 20 March 2026
Central Banks

PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.8898 (vs. estimate at 6.8773)

  • Strongest CNY rate setting since 25 April 2023
Commodities
Brent trading lower 20 March 2026
Commodities

Saudi see oil hitting $180 if Iran conflict keep supply disrupted, risk demand destruction

  • A sustained oil surge toward $150–$180 would sharply tighten financial conditions, lift inflation and increase recession risks, with markets highly sensitive to developments around the Strait of Hormuz and energy infrastructure.
Stock market update
S&P 500 weekly candle chart 222 20 March 2026
Stock market update

HSBC favours U.S. and Asia equities despite Middle East risks

  • HSBC’s constructive outlook supports risk appetite, with equities, particularly in the U.S. and Asia, favoured, while diversification across bonds and alternatives remains key in navigating geopolitical and macro uncertainty.
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