March closed with a highly volatile picture across global financial markets, as tensions involving Iran triggered a major shock in the energy market and sparked a broad repricing across asset classes.
Gold prices in Dubai experienced a major pullback in March, retreating from the highs seen at the start of the month and giving buyers a fresh chance to re-enter at lower levels. Early in March, 24K gold was trading above Dh640 per gram, while 22K gold was close to Dh590.
During the trading session on March 30, the U.S. dollar continued to hold firm near its highest level in 10 months. This move came as global markets grew increasingly concerned that tensions in the Middle East could continue to escalate, especially as signals from Iran and the United States have yet to point to any clear prospect of a swift end to the conflict.
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During the March 17, 2026 session, global oil prices at one point jumped by around 5% before partially easing toward the close. Brent settled at $103.42 per barrel, while WTI ended the session at $96.21 per barrel. By the morning of March 18, Brent had edged down slightly to around $102.28 per barrel
On the morning of March 17, 2026, gold prices in Dubai moved higher again as defensive capital returned to precious metals. According to data cited by Khaleej Times from the Dubai Jewellery Group, 24K gold was trading at Dh607 per gram, up from Dh602.5 per gram at the previous market close
Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are delivering a major shock to India’s financial markets
Global financial markets have just gone through another volatile session, with Asian equities falling sharply while oil prices surged again.
Asia-Pacific stock markets moved higher in the March 11 trading session as investors regained some composure after sharp volatility triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
Whenever geopolitical tensions escalate, markets return to an old but never outdated question: what should investors hold for protection? The U.S. dollar, government bonds, or gold?