Monthly Archives: March 2026
As the Yen weakens before the BoJ, EUR/JPY rises, with Euro boosted by falling oil prices
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:58 am, by davin
EUR/JPY rises near 183.25 as yen weakens pre-BoJ; euro supported by oil drop, ECB steady.
Rabobank strategists warn Canada’s GDP fell 0.6% in Q4 2025, despite 0.7% annual rise, inventories dragged
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:57 am, by davin
Canada’s GDP fell 0.6% in Q4 2025 as inventories shrank; higher Iran-war energy prices may help.
America’s Redbook Index rose year on year to 6.4%, up from the previous 6.2% reading
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:28 am, by davin
United States Redbook Index climbed 6.4% year-on-year on March 13, up slightly from 6.2% previously.
Bob Savage warns diesel topping $5 may lift transport costs, inflation, and raise US midterm political risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:27 am, by davin
US diesel tops $5 at $5.044 amid Iran-linked Hormuz disruptions, tightening Gulf supplies and stoking inflation.
America’s ADP employment four-week average declined to 9K from 15.5K, recorded in February
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:58 pm, by davin
US ADP employment change four-week average slipped to 9K in week ending February 21, from 15.5K.
Commerzbank’s Fritsch says gold dropped 5% during Iran conflict, hampered by strong dollar, Fed outlook
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:57 pm, by davin
Gold dips 5% amid stronger dollar, ETF outflows, reduced rate-cut bets; inflation risks limit Fed support.
XAG/USD hovers cautiously near $80.50 in Europe as traders await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:29 pm, by davin
Silver steadies near $80.50 ahead of Fed decision; higher rates pressure; Middle East tensions support, triangle forms.
Ahead of the BoC decision, the Canadian dollar has outperformed G10 peers, supported by steady Iran-conflict inflows
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:27 pm, by davin
Canadian dollar outperformed during Iran conflict; flows steady but cautious ahead of BoC, with hedging prevalent.
TD Securities sees stabilising markets lifting US rates, doubting hike odds, favouring an extended Fed pause
Written on March 17, 2026 at 10:58 pm, by davin
US rates rose; swap spreads widened. Markets focus on Fed expectations, geopolitics, and upcoming 20-year reopening.
Germany’s ZEW Current Situation index registered -62.9, beating expectations of -67.1 during March
Written on March 17, 2026 at 10:57 pm, by davin
Germany’s ZEW current situation index improved to -62.9 in March, beating the -67.1 forecast, though weak.
