Monthly Archives: March 2026
Commerzbank’s Balz says the Fed remains cautious as February payrolls missed forecasts, distorted by strike, cold weather
Written on March 6, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by
US employment fell 92,000 in February; revisions cut 69,000. Unemployment rose to 4.4%; earnings grew.
Turkey’s Treasury posted a February cash deficit of 94.42B, narrowing from the earlier 246B shortfall
Written on March 6, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
Turkey’s Treasury cash deficit narrowed in February to 94.42B, improving from January’s deeper 246B shortfall.
WTI crude rises beyond $85 as escalating Middle East turmoil drives oil prices higher further
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
Oil surged as Middle East conflict persists; WTI hit $85, Brent $87.80; officials warn $150 possible.
ABN AMRO sees Eurozone and German output rebounding, yet energy threats and weaker German orders ahead
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by
ABN AMRO sees eurozone production rebounding, despite energy headwinds; German orders dip, defence and demand support recovery.
US payrolls fell 92,000 in February, BLS reported, missing forecasts of a 59,000 increase
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February US payrolls fell 92,000; unemployment rose to 4.4%, wages up 3.8%, dollar steadied.
January saw US retail sales excluding autos match expectations, recording no monthly change at 0%
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US January retail sales excluding autos were flat at 0% month-on-month, matching forecasts, signaling steady consumer demand.
In February, US Nonfarm Payrolls fell by 92K, undershooting the expected 59K, according to reports
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US February nonfarm payrolls fell 92,000, missing forecasts for a 59,000 rise, signaling weaker job growth.
In February, US average weekly hours aligned with expectations, recording 34.3 hours for workers
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February US average weekly hours held at 34.3, matching forecasts, indicating typical weekly hours across measured employees.
America’s February monthly average hourly earnings rose 0.4%, exceeding the 0.3% forecast estimate
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US average hourly earnings rose 0.4% in February, beating forecasts of 0.3% and signalling faster wage growth.
In February, America’s U6 underemployment rate dropped from 8% previously to minus 6%
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by
U.S. U-6 underemployment rate fell in February, moving from 8% to -6%, signaling a dramatic labor shift.
