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Golden Ten Data reported on March 16 that oil prices surged more than 3% at Monday's opening after the United States launched an attack on Iran's main export hub. Brent crude futures, which have risen by more than 40% over the past two weeks, are currently trading near $105, while WTI crude futures are around $101. The U.S. bombing of Khark Island, which handles most of Iran's oil exports, over the weekend further expanded the scope of the conflict. According to Iran's Fars News Agency, exports from Khark Island are still proceeding normally. A senior aide to Trump stated that the Pentagon expects the Iran war to last four to six weeks. Over the weekend, Trump hinted that the conflict might be resolved through negotiations, but Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran has not requested negotiations or a ceasefire.

Golden Ten Data reported on March 16 that Guotou Ruiyin Fund Management Co., Ltd. announced that the secondary market trading price of Guotou Ruiyin Silver Futures Securities Investment Fund (LOF) Class A fund shares (short name: Guotou Silver LOF; trading code: 161226) was significantly higher than the net value of the fund shares, resulting in a substantial premium. To protect investors' interests, the fund will be suspended from trading from the market opening until 10:30 (UTC+8) on March 16, 2026. During the suspension period, the fund's redemption business will proceed as usual.

Golden Ten Data reported on March 16 that an article from the Financial Times pointed out that this week marks a “super central bank week.” Although it is expected that the interest rate decisions from these central banks will not bring any unexpected surprises, the policy guidance accompanying the announcements will be closely watched, given the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The four major central banks—Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England, and Bank of Japan—will announce their decisions one after another on Thursday (UTC+8). In addition, policymakers from Australia, Brazil, China, Canada, Indonesia, Sweden, and Switzerland will also meet this week. Except for the Reserve Bank of Australia, which may be an exception, other central banks are likely to keep interest rates unchanged. However, the war involving Iran has increased the possibility of rate hikes later this year. The interest rate market has responded hawkishly to the impending energy price shock; expectations for rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and Bank of England have been erased, replaced by the possibility that the latter may raise rates. Expectations for a rate hike by the European Central Bank this year have also further increased. Since the war began, the Bank of Japan’s interest rate path has remained relatively unchanged.