Monthly Archives: March 2026
INGING economists report NBH held rates at 6.25%, adopting hawkishness post-Middle East war, curbing easing expectations

Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:31 pm, by davin
Hungary’s central bank held 6.25% rates, turned hawkish amid Middle East turmoil; inflation outlook allows possible cut.
Gold eases from weekly highs near $4,600 as USD firms slightly, remaining supported and geopolitically sensitive

Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:01 pm, by davin
Gold pulls back from $4,600 amid Middle East tensions; ceasefire hopes, firmer dollar cap gains, key levels watched.
During early European trading, USD/JPY nears 159.00 as Middle East tensions lift energy prices, weakening yen

Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:00 pm, by davin
USD/JPY rises near 159.00 as Middle East tensions lift energy prices; Fed steady, BOJ hawkish.
Amid Middle East tensions, the US Dollar stays firm, lifting USD/CHF towards 0.7900 during Asian trading
Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:31 pm, by davin
USD/CHF rises as dollar steadies amid Middle East tensions; risk-on mood grows, SNB signals intervention readiness.
During Asian trading, NZD/USD slips near 0.5830, pressured by dollar demand amid uncertain US-Iran talks

Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:30 pm, by davin
NZD/USD slipped to 0.5830 as safe-haven dollar demand rose; RBNZ slack, Fitch turns outlook negative.
Oil Holds Near $89 as Prices Raise Policy Risks

Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by casandra
Oil steadies near $89 as prolonged high prices risk forcing central banks into tighter policy, raising financial stress concerns. | VT Markets
RBNZ Chief Economist Paul Conway says persistent economic slack will guide responses to oil-driven inflation aftershocks

Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:01 pm, by davin
RBNZ sees lingering slack and negative output gap; will assess oil-driven inflation, potential OCR hikes.
As oil weakens and tensions ease, the Canadian dollar slips, pushing USD/CAD towards 1.3770 again
Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm, by davin
USD/CAD climbed near 1.3770 as oil fell and US-Iran ceasefire talks weakened the Canadian Dollar.
Ahead of UK CPI, Sterling bulls hesitate as GBP/USD buyers emerge, yet remain capped by 200-day SMA

Written on March 25, 2026 at 2:31 pm, by davin
GBP/USD edged to 1.3420 as traders awaited UK CPI, tracking dollar yields, ceasefire headlines, 200-day SMA.
WTI trades near $86.85 in Asian hours, dropping below $87 after Trump hints at Iran negotiations
Written on March 25, 2026 at 2:30 pm, by davin
WTI near $86.85 as US-Iran talks ease tensions; traders await EIA report after API stockpile rise.