Monthly Archives: March 2026
US initial jobless claims came in at 213K, undershooting the 215K forecast on 6 March
Written on March 12, 2026 at 11:20 pm, by davin
US initial jobless claims ended 6 March at 213,000, slightly below 215,000 forecast—2,000 fewer than expected.
Canada’s imports slipped from $66.93B to $66.13B, recording a decline in January
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Canada’s imports slipped to $66.13bn in January, down $0.80bn from December’s $66.93bn total.
January’s Canadian wholesale sales fell 1% month-on-month, missing the forecast 0.6% decline without any surprise
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Canada’s wholesale sales slid 1% in January, a sharper drop than forecasts predicting a 0.6% decline.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says haven flows and stressed funding needs underpin the US Dollar short term
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
BBH says dollar may rise on safe-haven funding demand during stress, but remains bearish long-term overall.
Societe Generale says Brent, after spiking, holds above $81; $93.80 gap and $120 resist range-trade
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:20 pm, by davin
Brent spiked toward $120, plunged, now consolidates above $81; upside gap support $93.80 amid Gulf supply risks.
US index futures near key support as stronger yields, dollar and rising oil hinder recovery attempts in New York
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by davin
US index futures fragile; Dow, S&P, Nasdaq test lower support as yields, oil, dollar stay firm.
ING strategists say Middle East tensions lift LME aluminium, with tightening stocks and Port Klang withdrawals rising sharply
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Aluminium nears four-year highs as Middle East risks tighten supply; cancelled warrants surge, signalling limited downside.
In February, Ireland’s monthly Consumer Price Index rose 0.9%, reversing January’s 0.9% decline
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
Ireland’s CPI increased 0.9% in February, reversing January’s 0.9% decline, shifting monthly inflation positive.
In February, Ireland’s monthly HICP rose 0.8%, surpassing forecasts of 0.7% by analysts
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:20 pm, by davin
Ireland’s HICP rose 0.8% month-on-month in February, beating forecasts of 0.7% and signalling faster inflation.
South Africa’s year-on-year manufacturing production slipped 0.7%, improving from the previous 1.4% decline
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
South Africa’s manufacturing production index declined 0.7% year-on-year in January, improving from December’s 1.4% drop.
