Monthly Archives: March 2026
Deutsche Bank analysts say Brent stays above $100, while narrower daily ranges indicate eased oil volatility
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:28 pm, by davin
Brent held above $100 on supply risks, then dipped on Iraq–Turkey export deal; volatility eased.
Austria’s annual HICP inflation rose to 2.3%, up from 2.0% previously, during February, year-on-year
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:27 pm, by davin
Austria’s HICP inflation edged up to 2.3% year-on-year in February, rising from 2.0% previously.
February saw South Africa’s year-on-year consumer inflation ease to 3%, down from 3.5%
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:58 pm, by davin
South Africa’s CPI inflation eased to 3% year-on-year in February, down from 3.5% previously.
With rates unchanged, markets await Powell’s remarks on oil, war effects and US petrol prices
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:57 pm, by davin
Fed expected to hold rates; markets watch Powell on oil, war impacts, inflation risks, and petrol prices.
Ahead of the Fed decision, traders drove the Dollar index down, amid broad weakness and Iran tensions
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:28 pm, by davin
Dollar index fell 0.1% to 99.57 as traders awaited Fed decision amid Iran-driven inflation, jobs risks.
China’s foreign ministry says it will update on the delayed Trump–Xi meeting during European trading hours
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:27 pm, by davin
China will update on delayed Trump–Xi meeting amid Iran war; markets steady; US–China trade tensions persist.
Danske says EUR/USD reclaimed 1.15 on lower Treasury yields; Fed likely waits for Iran conflict clarity
Written on March 18, 2026 at 5:58 pm, by davin
EUR/USD rose above 1.15 as Treasury yields fell, risk sentiment improved, ahead of a steady FOMC.
Standard Chartered’s Christopher Graham expects unchanged BoE rates, with two members favouring a 25 bps cut
Written on March 18, 2026 at 5:57 pm, by davin
Standard Chartered expects BoE to hold rates, split 7–2; easing from Q2, terminal 3.00% projected.
MUFG’s Michael Wan says RBA’s 25bp hike reflects domestic inflation, as global and Asian rates reprice
Written on March 18, 2026 at 5:28 pm, by davin
Iran war-driven repricing shifted global rate expectations; Australia hiked 25 bps as Bullock signaled hawkish resolve.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned an Iran war might lift inflation 0.25 points and reduce GDP further
Written on March 18, 2026 at 5:27 pm, by davin
Treasury modelled Iran conflict oil shocks, lifting inflation up to 1.25 points and lowering GDP through 2029.
