Monthly Archives: March 2026
OCBC strategists report USD/THB up 4% monthly, with oil and reduced Fed easing hopes driving upside risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 10:57 am, by davin
USD/THB up 4% on Fed easing repricing, higher oil; overbought yet bullish, THB pressured near-term.
Despite weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields, gold consolidates around $5,000, slipping 0.11% as oil climbs
Written on March 18, 2026 at 10:28 am, by davin
Gold nears $5,000, slips despite weaker dollar, lower yields; oil surge, Fed meeting dominate focus.
TD Securities says quasi-fiscal stimulus boosted China’s early-2026 investment rebound, cushioning the oil-price shock
Written on March 18, 2026 at 10:27 am, by davin
China’s early-2026 investment rebound boosts growth outlook, but oil shocks and US–China tensions threaten stability.
In January, America’s monthly budget statement deepened, worsening from a $95B deficit to $308B deficit
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:58 am, by davin
US monthly budget deficit widened to $308B in January, down from $95B, a $213B increase.
Ahead of the Fed decision, Middle East tensions drive caution as the US Dollar continues sliding for second day
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:57 am, by davin
Dollar Index slid near 99.60 before Fed decision; Iran tensions, oil $96, gold $4,996; markets await central banks.
EUR/USD climbs as the Dollar weakens, while traders await Federal Reserve and European Central Bank policy updates
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:28 am, by davin
EUR/USD extends gains as Dollar slips; focus shifts to Fed, ECB decisions, oil-driven inflation risks.
UOB economists say rising global oil and gas prices are pushing Thailand towards cost-driven inflation risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:27 am, by davin
UOB economists warn higher oil and gas prices could push Thailand into cost-shock inflation, weakening growth.
VT Markets and Newcastle United Clinch Double Wins at Forex Sports Awards 2026
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:17 am, by anna
18 March, Sydney, Australia – VT Markets, a leading global multi-asset broker, has been honoured with the prestigious “Best Global Football Sponsor – Newcastle United F.C” and “Best Commercial Spot – Together, Into Tomorrow” awards at the Forex Sports Awards 2026. The double accolades recognise the brand’s high-impact partnership with Newcastle United, celebrating excellence in global Continue Reading
Commerzbank analysts say the Mexican peso may beat Brazil’s real, which faces greater downside risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:58 am, by davin
Commerzbank warns Brazilian real faces downside versus Mexican peso due to deeper rate cuts, weaker growth, politics.
Markets await the FOMC as the US Dollar Index dips 0.20%, edging back towards 99.50–99.60 after 100.00 fails
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:57 am, by davin
DXY slipped 0.20% to 99.50–99.60 ahead of Fed decision; dot plot may drive next dollar move.
