Monthly Archives: March 2026
America’s 20-year bond auction yield rose, moving from 4.664% previously to 4.817% in the latest sale
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:28 am, by davin
U.S. 20-year bond auction yield climbed to 4.817%, up 15.3 basis points from 4.664% previously.
US equities edge higher for a second session, with Dow near 47,000 as Fed decision approaches
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:27 am, by davin
US stocks extended gains as investors awaited the Fed decision; oil topped $100, lifting energy shares.
BNP Paribas stresses Türkiye’s energy-price vulnerability, currency pass-through, rising yields, and tighter-policy expectations in markets
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:58 am, by davin
BNP Paribas warns Türkiye faces inflation risks from energy prices, lira sensitivity, and sharply rising bond yields.
NZD/USD hovers near 0.5860, slipping slightly as steady dollar, Fed calls and Middle East tensions dampen sentiment
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:57 am, by davin
NZD/USD edged to 0.5860 as cautious sentiment, Middle East tensions, Fed outlook, and NZ GDP awaited.
WTI prices dip after earlier gains, as traders weigh US-Iran conflict developments and Hormuz supply disruptions
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:28 am, by davin
WTI slips after $97.63 peak as Iran conflict threatens Gulf energy infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Silver drops to $79 as oil rises, despite weaker dollar and yields; weekly losses deepen amid risk-on mood
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:27 am, by davin
Silver drops nearly 2% amid rising inflation fears, Middle East tensions; central bank decisions watched, key levels.
GBP/USD hovers around 1.3350, extending rises as investors shun dollar ahead of Fed and BoE decisions
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:58 am, by davin
GBP/USD rose near 1.3350 Tuesday as traders trimmed USD exposure ahead of Fed and BoE decisions.
Arseneau says Canadian household net worth hit record levels in 2025, as assets outpaced credit growth
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:57 am, by davin
Canadian household net worth hit record in 2025, up 5.8%, driven by surging financial assets despite flat real estate.
Trump stated most NATO allies would avoid Iran action, adding America neither wants nor needs their help
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:27 am, by davin
Trump said most NATO allies won’t join Iran operation; U.S. says it needs no support from allies.
At the US 52-week bill auction, the yield climbed to 3.485%, up from 3.345% previously
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:27 am, by davin
U.S. sold 52-week Treasury bills at 3.485%, up from 3.345%, meaning higher one-year government borrowing costs.
