Monthly Archives: March 2026
Commerzbank expects weaker 2026 Eurozone growth, fewer ECB hikes, more Fed cuts, and a softer Dollar outlook
Written on March 27, 2026 at 9:00 pm, by davin
Commerzbank cuts 2026 eurozone growth outlook, expects fewer ECB hikes; sees EUR/USD rising to 1.21.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich says Middle East energy rises cloud ECB rates, leaving April hikes possible yet early
Written on March 27, 2026 at 8:31 pm, by davin
Middle East conflict-driven energy price surge clouds ECB rate outlook; April hike possible, but clearer data may wait.
Gold retains gains in Europe, but fresh US dollar demand and hawkish banks curb further advances
Written on March 27, 2026 at 8:30 pm, by davin
Gold edges higher, but stronger dollar, rising yields, and US-Iran tensions cap gains amid tight policy outlook.
Patsalides says policymakers should avoid hasty monetary policy changes until the ECB has enough information
Written on March 27, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by davin
ECB’s Patsalides urges patience on rate changes, citing insufficient data; war unchanged, euro barely reacted.
Following Trump’s Iran deadline extension to 6 April, oil steadied, retaining a geopolitical risk premium after pressures eased
Written on March 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm, by davin
Oil steadied as Trump extended Iran deadline; geopolitical risks persist, while LNG outages tighten global gas supply.
Spain’s annual HICP inflation undershot forecasts, easing to 3.3% versus the expected 3.9%
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:31 pm, by davin
Spain’s March HICP inflation eased to 3.3% year-on-year, undershooting forecasts of 3.9%, signaling softer price growth.
DBS analysts say conflict-driven safe-haven flows and higher oil prices have paused the dollar’s wider decline
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:30 pm, by davin
DBS: Dollar downtrend paused by “Operation Fury” safe-haven demand and oil, but Fed, fiscal doubts persist.
After four losing sessions, AUD/JPY recovers towards 110.20, yet remains bearish within a descending channel
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:01 pm, by davin
AUD/JPY ticks up near 110.20, bearish channel persists; key support 109.80, resistance 111.00, 112.10.
During sell-offs, companies fall together; quality stocks stand out through fundamentals, not mere price weakness
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm, by davin
Screening sell-offs: target large liquid firms with strong growth, margins, cash flow, low debt, reasonable valuation.
Danske expects Norges Bank’s hawkish 4.00% hold to bolster NOK, projecting two hikes, 2027 cuts
Written on March 27, 2026 at 6:31 pm, by davin
Norges Bank held rates at 4.00%, signaled June and September hikes; EUR/NOK fell then reversed.
