Monthly Archives: March 2026
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 davin
Ireland’s consumer confidence dropped to 56.7 in March, down 8.5 points from 65.2 previously.
Amid crude oil turmoil, USD/JPY nears 160, rising to 159.70 after a three-week surge from 152.10
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm, by davin
USD/JPY hits 159.70 as oil surge, Hormuz disruption and policy divergence drive yen weakness, intervention talk.
For a second session, GBP/JPY hovers near 213.00, slipping 0.09%, while traders test resistance at 213.31
Written on March 27, 2026 at 1:31 pm, by davin
GBP/JPY consolidates near 213.00, forming bearish flag; upside targets 215.00, downside risk below 212.00 support.
Resilient demand aids Walmart, Costco and Procter & Gamble; weaker sentiment may hurt Starbucks and Carnival volumes in 2026
Written on March 27, 2026 at 1:30 pm, by davin
Rising PCE masks weakening sentiment; spending shifts to essentials and value, pressuring discretionary and rate-sensitive sectors.
UOB’s Alvin Liew keeps Singapore’s 2026 GDP at 3.6%, cites February industrial weakness, electronics aided by AI
Written on March 27, 2026 at 1:01 pm, by davin
UOB maintains Singapore GDP forecasts; February output slumps broadly, downside risks rise amid conflict, trade disruption concerns.
With deadlines looming, equities faltered as investors ignored headlines and instead priced the passing of time
Written on March 27, 2026 at 1:00 pm, by davin
Oil surged above $108 on Hormuz disruption fears, pressuring equities, tightening liquidity, and shifting rates toward tightening expectations.
AUDUSD Hits Two-Month Low As Energy Shock Bites
Written on March 27, 2026 at 12:35 pm, by casandra
AUDUSD falls to $0.687 as oil-driven inflation risks rise and rate advantage narrows amid global tightening. | VT Markets
BNY’s Geoff Yu says North Asia faces supply-driven balance-of-payments risks, despite plentiful energy reserves
Written on March 27, 2026 at 12:31 pm, by davin
North Asian economies face balance-of-payments risks from energy supply shocks, pressuring currencies, inflation, and exchange rates.
In March, New Zealand’s ANZ–Roy Morgan consumer confidence fell to 91.3 from 100.1 previously
Written on March 27, 2026 at 12:30 pm, by davin
ANZ–Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence in New Zealand fell in March to 91.3, sliding below optimism threshold.
NZD/USD falls towards 0.5760 as firm US Dollar, higher US yields and geopolitics unsettle markets
Written on March 27, 2026 at 12:01 pm, by davin
NZD/USD slid near 0.5760 as firm US Dollar, higher yields, and risk-off mood pressured Kiwi.
