Monthly Archives: March 2026
TD Securities expects Norges Bank to hold rates at 4.00%, citing sticky inflation and energy shock risks

Written on March 26, 2026 at 3:00 am, by davin
TD Securities expects Norges Bank to hold rates at 4.00%, citing inflation risks, energy shock, uncertainty.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says AUD/USD hovers near range lows, as energy-driven inflation may strengthen price pressures
Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:31 am, by davin
AUD/USD nears range lows as softer CPI meets RBA hawkish risks; May hike odds rise.
Following Iran’s energy shock, ABN AMRO expects weaker Eurozone growth, higher inflation, and two ECB hikes in Q2

Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:30 am, by davin
ABN AMRO sees Iran energy shock lifting Eurozone inflation above target; ECB hiking to 2.5%, cutting later.
ING’s James Smith says energy-price paths guide BoE views, with inflation peaking between 3.5% and 4%

Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:01 am, by davin
UK inflation may dip soon, but higher energy bills could push it back up this autumn.
Commerzbank’s chief economist says March’s steep Ifo fall reflects mounting war risks, not present economic harm
Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:00 am, by davin
German Ifo index fell in March as war risks rose; Commerzbank warns prolonged Hormuz closure could cut growth.
Megan Greene warns that, if Bank of England forecasts prove accurate, inflation expectations could increase

Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:31 am, by davin
Megan Greene warns inflation expectations may rise; higher rates, more slack, and tighter conditions increase policy trade-offs.
Fars reports Tehran rejects ceasefire and direct talks currently, despite stronger United States efforts to restart negotiations
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:30 am, by davin
Tehran rejects truce or talks as unworkable; US pushes ceasefire negotiations, lifting oil prices while dollar stays firm.
Canada’s monthly Employment Insurance beneficiaries fell 1.9%, reversing the prior month’s 0.4% rise in January
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:00 am, by davin
Canada’s Employment Insurance beneficiaries fell 1.9% month-on-month in January, reversing a 0.4% rise previously.
In February, America’s annual import prices rose to 1.3%, rebounding from a previous decline of 0.1%
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:00 am, by davin
US Import Price Index rose 1.3% year-on-year in February, up from -0.1%, shifting from decline to growth.
February’s US export prices rose 3.5% year-on-year, exceeding the previous reading of 2.6%

Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:30 am, by davin
U.S. export prices increased 3.5% year-on-year in February, rising from 2.6% the previous month.