Monthly Archives: March 2026
BNP Paribas says Central Europe remains resilient, as EU funds, productivity and education offset demographic decline
Written on March 20, 2026 at 7:57 am, by davin
Central Europe stays resilient despite aging populations, aided by EU funds and productivity, but 2030 risks.
WTI crude trades near $97.20, retreating from $100, as Venezuela sanctions ease and Middle East risks continue
Written on March 20, 2026 at 7:28 am, by davin
WTI fell near $97 as supply improved, despite escalating Middle East tensions sustaining a geopolitical risk premium.
BNY’s Geoff Yu stays positive on the rand, citing GNU reforms, though carry risks persist amid support from 2026 commodities rally
Written on March 20, 2026 at 7:27 am, by davin
BNY’s Geoff Yu sees Rand gains from reforms and commodity rally, but warns of inflation risks.
After the Bank of England held rates, GBP/USD climbed to 1.3356, up 0.76%, amid inflation concerns
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:58 am, by davin
GBP/USD climbed after BoE held rates, citing Middle East-driven inflation; pair hit 1.3356, up 0.76%.
Amid North American trading, GBP/USD climbs as the Bank of England holds rates, warning inflation pressures persist
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:57 am, by davin
GBP/USD jumped to 1.3356 after BoE held rates; softer dollar, falling oil, and jobs data boosted.
The United States’ four-week bill auction yield eased to 3.615%, down from the prior 3.64%
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:28 am, by davin
U.S. 4-week Treasury bill auction yield slipped to 3.615% from 3.64%, down 0.025 percentage points.
Gold falls to a month-low as hawkish Federal Reserve expectations outweigh safe-haven demand amid US–Israel–Iran tensions
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:27 am, by davin
Gold hits one-month low as dollar and yields rise; Middle East tensions, oil surge, Fed outlook pressures.
Despite the Fed’s hawkish pause, investors weighed central-bank moves, sending USD/JPY down to 158.40
Written on March 20, 2026 at 5:58 am, by davin
USD/JPY slipped to 158.40 as Fed, BOJ held steady; Hormuz tensions weighed; key support 158.06.
After the ECB keeps rates unchanged, the euro rises and the dollar retreats following hawkish peers
Written on March 20, 2026 at 5:57 am, by davin
EUR/USD climbed as ECB held rates, euro strengthened; dollar eased after Fed, BoJ, BoE decisions. Uncertainty rose.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich says ECB held rates, yet may tighten if energy-driven inflation spreads
Written on March 20, 2026 at 5:28 am, by davin
ECB held rates, hinted at tightening if energy-driven inflation persists; June key as Middle East conflict unfolds.
