Monthly Archives: March 2026
UK retail sales excluding fuel slowed year-on-year to 3.4%, compared with a prior 5.5% rate
Written on March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm, by
UK retail sales excluding fuel increased 3.4% annually in February, slowing from 5.5% in previous period.
During European trading, the BoJ report estimated Japan’s natural interest rate between roughly -0.9% and +0.5%
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:31 pm, by
BoJ reviews natural interest rate, sees estimates rising; will gauge accommodation via spending, conditions, and data.
UOB analysts see GBP/USD slipping near 1.3340, downside capped at 1.3305, resistance 1.3355/1.3375
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:30 pm, by
GBP/USD slipped to 1.3340; downside limited near 1.3305. Resistance 1.3355/1.3375; range 1.3220–1.3480, mixed outlook.
Dividend Adjustment Notice – Mar 27 ,2026
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:19 pm, by anna
Dear Client, Please note that the dividends of the following products will be adjusted accordingly. Index dividends will be executed separately through a balance statement directly to your trading account, and the comment will be in the following format “Div & Product Name & Net Volume”. Please refer to the table below for more details: Continue Reading
Michael Barr warned Iran’s oil-shock may lift inflation expectations, delay rate cuts, despite economic resilience
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:01 pm, by
Fed’s Barr: resilient US economy, but persistent inflation risks entrenchment; Fed cautious, conflict and banking concerns.
Fed Governor Miran says a smaller balance sheet would ease rate-setting; sceptics of shrinkage lack imagination
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:00 pm, by
Fed’s Miran says shrinking balance sheet $1–$2 trillion over years could ease rate policy, improve crisis options.
SpaceX IPO Rumours Explained: What’s True and What’s Not
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:32 pm, by casandra
Is SpaceX going public? Here’s what’s true about SpaceX IPO rumours, Elon Musk’s stance, Starlink’s potential listing, and how traders can gain exposure. | VT Markets
Amid Iran oil shock, GBP/USD edges down to 1.3340, obscuring Bank of England rate outlook in choppy trade
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:31 pm, by
GBP/USD slips to 1.3340, rangebound in March; BoE holds 3.75%, Fed signals one cut.
In March, UK GfK consumer confidence outpaced forecasts, rising to -21 rather than -24 expected
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:30 pm, by
GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index improved in March, rising to -21, beating expectations but remaining negative.
In March, Ireland’s consumer confidence fell to 56.7 from 65.2, reflecting weaker sentiment overall
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:01 pm, by
Ireland’s consumer confidence dropped to 56.7 in March, down 8.5 points from 65.2 previously.
