Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank’s Schwartz and Lawrence expect Canada’s central bank to hold 2.25% rates despite inflation, weak growth
Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
Rabobank expects Bank of Canada to hold 2.25% through year-end despite inflation, weak growth, oil shocks.
USD/CAD holds near 1.3700 in Europe, as traders await Fed and Bank of Canada policy decisions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
USD/CAD held near 1.3700 ahead of BoC and Fed decisions, as Middle East tensions lift inflation.
Ahead of Fed and SNB decisions, USD/CHF steadies near 0.7880 after trimming earlier gains in Europe
Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by davin
USD/CHF slips to 0.7880 as Fed cut expectations fade, oil eases, and safe-haven demand fluctuates.
Deutsche Bank says Brent steadied after conflict spikes, nearing $100 as Hormuz flow hopes improved
Written on March 17, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by davin
Brent oil steadies as Hormuz disruption fears ease; futures slide; IEA hints stock releases; Fujairah partially reopens.
TD Securities says a 5–4 RBA vote raised rates to 4.10%, leaving May tightening possible amid inflationary demand
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
RBA raised cash rate 25bp to 4.10% on inflation risks; May hike possible, amid uncertainty.
As oil prices rise, sentiment worsens, while the US Dollar steadies, shaping current forex market conditions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
Investors turned cautious as oil rebounded, lifting the dollar ahead of key data and Fed decisions.
Commerzbank’s Praefcke says Middle East conflict boosts safe-haven dollar, refocusing rate spreads and weakening EUR/USD below 1.15
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by davin
Dollar rises on safe-haven demand; Middle East war boosts volatility, pushes EUR/USD below 1.15; rates become key.
As Fed rate-cut expectations fade, XAG/USD stays subdued near $80.80 per ounce in Europe early trading
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by davin
Silver hovered near $80.80 as rate-cut expectations faded amid oil-driven inflation worries; dollar, yields later eased.
Sterling lags most peers, slipping versus the dollar, while Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy dominates trading
Written on March 17, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by davin
Sterling slipped as markets await Bank of England decision amid Middle East tensions and shifting rate-cut expectations.
Danske Research says Middle East tensions and Iranian attacks on UAE energy sites keep Brent above $100
Written on March 17, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
Iran attacks UAE energy sites; Brent crude holds above $100 as Israel signals prolonged war, risks rise.
