Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank’s Michael Every says US Middle East strategy and defence priorities, plus data, influence dollar hegemony
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:31 pm, by davin
Rabobank warns Gulf conflict aims and Middle East energy control could reshape US power, dollar support, markets.
During European trading, USD/JPY slips towards 159.60, reflecting hopes for peace in the Middle East

Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:30 pm, by davin
USD/JPY slipped to 159.60 as dollar steadied after report Trump seeks Iran war end soon.
In February, India’s federal fiscal deficit rose to INR 12,526.49B from INR 9,814.07B

Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:01 pm, by davin
India’s federal fiscal deficit widened in February, rising to 12,526.49 billion INR from 9,814.07 billion INR.
With oil easing, EUR/CAD steadies near 1.6000 as traders await Eurozone HICP data
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:00 pm, by davin
EUR/CAD rebounded near 1.5990 as oil prices fell, weakening CAD; investors awaited Eurozone inflation data.
Silver remains above $72, easing from mid-$73 highs; bears dominate below the 100-day SMA

Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:31 pm, by davin
Silver trades above $72 after retreating from $73 highs; bearish below $75 resistance, support $69-$63.
Standard Chartered says BOJ inflation meets target; as USD/JPY nears 160, earlier rate rises look likelier

Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:30 pm, by davin
BOJ data show inflation near target, positive output gap; USD/JPY at 160 raises hike odds.
EURUSD Slips as Oil Shock Reshapes ECB Outlook

Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:06 pm, by casandra
EURUSD hovers near 1.147 as oil-driven inflation fears hit the euro and markets price ECB hikes instead of cuts. | VT Markets
Rabobank’s Michael Every says RBA minutes cite Middle East uncertainty, clouding rate outlook amid oil inflation risks
Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:01 pm, by davin
RBA cites Middle East conflict uncertainty; oil at $100 could lift CPI, prompting possible tightening as wages rise.
Destatis reports February German retail sales fell 0.6% monthly, contradicting forecasts for 0.2% growth

Written on March 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm, by davin
German retail sales fell 0.6% in February, missing forecasts; January revised lower; euro little changed.
USD/CAD continues climbing for a seventh session, holding above 1.3920 after reaching 1.3945 in 2026
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:31 pm, by davin
USD/CAD rose seventh day, holding above 1.3920 near 2026 high, despite easing dollar on Iran-risk news.