Monthly Archives: March 2026
Reuters poll finds most economists expect the RBA to lift Australia’s cash rate to 4.10% on March 17
Written on March 13, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by davin
Reuters poll: most economists see RBA raising cash rate to 4.10% March 17, boosting AUD.
WTI trades near $95.75 after Iran insists on keeping Hormuz closed amid US-Israel-Iran tensions
Written on March 13, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
WTI nears $95.75 as Hormuz closure drives supply fears; IEA taps 400 million barrels to curb prices.
OCBC strategists say oil-led inflation and growth threats keep Asian currencies, including Singapore dollar, vulnerable despite IEA reserves release
Written on March 13, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by davin
OCBC warns Asian FX, including SGD, vulnerable to oil-driven inflation despite IEA release; spikes may pressure MAS.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, urged keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed to pressure enemies
Written on March 13, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by davin
Mojtaba Khamenei urges Hormuz closure pressure, threatens US bases; US escorts tankers, underestimation noted; oil surges.
During early Asian trading, gold slipped under $5,100 as firmer oil lifted inflation fears, boosting dollar yields
Written on March 13, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by davin
Gold slips under $5,100 as dollar and yields rise; PCE due; Middle East tensions and inflation outlook watched.
Commerzbank says Malaysia’s oil-exporter role supports MYR as January output rises 5.9%, boosted by semiconductors, exports
Written on March 13, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
Malaysia’s January industrial production jumped 5.9% on strong semiconductor exports; ringgit steady as oil rises.
Standard Chartered economists say offshore renminbi stability continues, as the globalisation index stayed broadly flat recently
Written on March 13, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
Standard Chartered said offshore renminbi remained stable; RGI flat, boosted by dim sum bonds and trade settlement.
Since conflict began, Geoff Yu notes stronger yuan demand, as hedges reset and Chinese equities remain resilient
Written on March 13, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
BNY sees rising yuan demand since conflict; hedging down 30%, volatility managed; gradual shift toward Chinese assets.
In February, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PMI edged down to 55 from the previous 55.2
Written on March 13, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by davin
New Zealand’s manufacturing PMI eased to 55 in February from 55.2, still indicating sector expansion.
What Is Automated Trading? A Complete Guide to How Automated Trading Systems Work
Written on March 13, 2026 at 11:56 am, by shunjie
Key Takeaways What Is Automated Trading? If you’ve ever wondered what automated trading is, the answer is simpler than you might expect. Automated trading—sometimes called ‘auto trading’, ‘algorithmic trading’, or ‘rule-based trading’—is the use of a computer program to monitor financial markets and execute trades based on a preset strategy’s rules, with no need for Continue Reading
