Monthly Archives: March 2026
South Korea’s monthly CPI increased 0.3%, missing the 0.4% forecast, as recent data revealed
Written on March 6, 2026 at 5:49 am, by
South Korea’s consumer prices rose 0.3% in February, undershooting forecasts for a 0.4% monthly increase.
US Natural Gas Slips as Washington Eyes Price Relief
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:57 am, by
US gas near $2.98 as policy relief talk meets LNG risk. Chart sits near 3.150 while storage and weather steer demand. | VT Markets
Risk-off sentiment pushed NZD/USD down 0.7%, near 0.5900, erasing February gains, bullish momentum fading
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:55 am, by
NZD/USD slid to 0.5900 as RBNZ stays dovish, RBA hawkish, and safe-haven USD strengthens.
AUD/USD drops roughly 1%, hovering near 0.7010 after dipping under 0.7000, extending two bearish sessions
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:55 am, by
Australian Dollar slides on Middle East risk-off, despite strong Q4 GDP; oil surge and Fed data pressured.
Risk aversion and strong US data bolster the Dollar, pushing EUR/USD down towards 1.1600 amid conflict
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:54 am, by
EUR/USD dips toward 1.1600 as Middle East tensions fuel risk-off; strong US data supports dollar strength.
US equities slid as oil jumped 9% amid Iran conflict, with WTI $81.64 and Brent $85.85
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:52 am, by
US stocks slid as oil surged 9% on Iran war fears, disrupting Hormuz shipping and markets.
As Middle East conflict escalates, risk aversion lifts USD above 17.70; strong US jobs curb Fed cuts
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:52 am, by
USD/MXN climbed to 17.72 as Middle East tensions spurred risk-off flows, boosting the US Dollar.
USDJPY Stays Elevated, Dollar Wins Haven Bid
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
USDJPY near 157.5 as dollar demand rises and oil climbs. BoJ stays cautious, while Japan keeps intervention on the table. | VT Markets
Ahead of NFP, the US dollar strengthens as soaring oil prices rise on Middle East conflict fears
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:49 am, by
Dollar firmed as oil hit July 2024 high on Hormuz risks; markets awaited US payrolls, ECB signals.
For the first time since mid-2024, WTI climbed beyond $80, after Thursday’s 6%-plus surge
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:49 am, by
WTI jumps above $80 as Hormuz closes, tankers halt, LNG exports hit, raising growth risks.