Monthly Archives: March 2026
In February, China’s year-on-year imports rose 19.8%, vastly exceeding the 6.3% forecast
Written on March 10, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by davin
China’s February imports jumped 19.8% year-on-year, far exceeding expectations of 6.3%, signalling stronger-than-forecast demand.
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.8982, down from 6.9158, versus Reuters estimate 6.8891
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
PBOC set Tuesday USD/CNY fix at 6.8982 versus 6.9158, highlighting tools, governance, reforms, and private banks.
In February, NAB reported Australia’s business conditions stayed steady, holding at an index reading of 7
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by davin
NAB’s February business survey found conditions steady at 7, reporting confidence, trading, profitability and employment metrics.
Australia’s NAB business confidence slipped from 3 to minus 1, reflecting weaker sentiment in February
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by davin
NAB reported Australian business confidence slipped to -1 in February, down from 3 previously.
Japan’s Satsuki Katayama said G7 energy ministers will meet virtually to consider releasing oil reserves
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by davin
G7 energy ministers meet virtually Tuesday to discuss coordinated oil reserve release after Iran war supply disruption.
With Hormuz shut, WTI trades near $86.50 in Asia after prior’s surge and volatility
Written on March 10, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
WTI traded near $86.40 after $120 spike; IEA reserves, Trump comments eased fears, Hormuz risks lingered.
Fourth-quarter Japan’s annual GDP deflator aligned with expectations, registering a year-on-year rise of 3.4%
Written on March 10, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
Japan’s fourth-quarter GDP deflator rose 3.4% year on year, matching forecasts and signaling inflation pressures.
GBP/USD regained 1.3400, rising 0.3% after rebounding from 1.3280, narrowly missing 1.3450
Written on March 10, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by davin
GBP/USD rebounds above 1.3400 as BoE cut odds fade; US CPI, UK GDP and PCE awaited.
In March, Australia’s Westpac Consumer Confidence rose from -2.6% previously, reaching 1.2%
Written on March 10, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by davin
Westpac’s Australia consumer confidence index rose in March, reversing February’s 2.6% fall with a 1.2% gain.
In January, Japan’s year-on-year household spending fell 1%, missing the forecast 2.5% increase
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
Japan’s household spending dropped 1% in January from a year earlier, missing forecasts for a 2.5% increase.
