Amazon-backed nuclear reactor group X-energy files for IPO

Start-up aims to capitalise on rising interest in atomic power due to growing power demand from AI

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/21/amazon-backed-nuclear-reactor-group-x-energy-files-for-ipo/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Is it time for me to buy equities again?

Many price/earnings ratios have fallen back to long-run averages 

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/is-it-time-for-me-to-buy-equities-again/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Gold Forecast: Gold Gets Crushed as Yields Jump on Thursday – 20 March 2026

Gold was hit hard on Thursday as rising US yields pressured prices, with $4,600 now the key level to watch for either a rebound or deeper breakdown.

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/gold-forecast-gold-gets-crushed-as-yields-jump-on-thursday-20-march-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Crude Oil Forecast: Oil Continues to Move on Headlines – 20 March 2026

WTI crude oil remains headline-driven and rangebound below $100, with $102 needed for a breakout higher while $92 and $85 stand out as major support levels.

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/crude-oil-forecast-oil-continues-to-move-on-headlines-20-march-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 amid inflation shock

Ten-year gilt yields rise to 4.94% as borrowing numbers add to concerns over energy-driven inflation shock

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/uk-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-since-2008-amid-inflation-shock/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

IEA calls for driving slower and flying less to weather energy crisis

International Energy Agency says consumer demand measures needed to tackle Iran war disruptions

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/iea-calls-for-driving-slower-and-flying-less-to-weather-energy-crisis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Interest rates take fright

The market’s calm in the face of war is beginning to crack

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/interest-rates-take-fright/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

EU agrees on review of emissions trading system as energy crisis bites

Also in this newsletter: Macron urges Brussels to counter election interference

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/eu-agrees-on-review-of-emissions-trading-system-as-energy-crisis-bites/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Could the US really release more of its strategic oil reserves?

Desperation, thy name is Scott Bessent

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/could-the-us-really-release-more-of-its-strategic-oil-reserves/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

How feeder funds fuel insurers’ private credit binge

Rated note feeders attract favourable capital treatment, transforming stakes in private markets funds into top-rated bonds

https://ontrd.com/2026/03/20/how-feeder-funds-fuel-insurers-private-credit-binge/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social