Monthly Archives: March 2026
Patterson and Manthey caution Europe’s gas prices may rise as Russian diversions and Gulf LNG disruptions persist
Written on March 5, 2026 at 10:38 am, by
Putin threats and Persian Gulf LNG disruptions tighten supply, pushing EU gas prices higher as storage dwindles.
Silver nears $82 after a 1.6% fall, as strong US data boosts the recovering dollar
Written on March 5, 2026 at 10:37 am, by
Silver drops 1.6% near $82 as dollar strengthens on solid US data; reduced Fed cut hopes.
EU50 Slides As Energy Fears Hit European Stocks

Written on March 5, 2026 at 10:37 am, by
EU50 falls to 5845.64 as energy prices rise and risk sentiment weakens across European equities. | VT Markets
Iran rejected claims it contacted the US for talks, stating forces were prepared for prolonged conflict
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:38 am, by
Iran denies messaging US, says forces ready for prolonged war; gold and WTI oil prices rise.
In January, Singapore’s annual retail sales slipped 0.4%, reversing previous growth of 2.7%
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:37 am, by
Singapore retail sales dipped 0.4% year-on-year in January, reversing December’s 2.7% gain and indicating softer demand.
VT Markets Launches Ramadan Community Outreach to Support 100 Families in East Jakarta, Indonesia

Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:03 am, by anakin
Jakarta, Indonesia – 5 March 2026 – VT Markets has successfully concluded its Ramadan Community Outreach initiative in collaboration with YCAB Foundation, an Indonesia-based non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment and community development, with programs spanning education, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic support. Launched in observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the initiative was designed to Continue Reading
In January, Singapore’s monthly retail sales rose to 6.1%, rebounding from a prior -5.4% decline
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:38 am, by
Singapore retail sales rose 6.1% m/m in January, reversing December’s -5.4% decline, an 11.5-point swing.
In the UAE, compiled data showed gold prices increasing, reflecting an upward move in local bullion rates
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:37 am, by
UAE gold prices rose Thursday, with FXStreet reporting AED 610.27 per gram, up from AED 606.28.
NZD/USD remains near 0.5950 after prior gains, while the US Dollar’s upward momentum pauses in Asia
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:37 am, by
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5950 as dollar paused; Iran talks report briefly eased risk; markets await payrolls.
Georgieva of the IMF said renewed Middle East conflict is again testing the global economy’s resilience
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:36 am, by
IMF chief Georgieva warns Middle East conflict tests resilience, threatening energy prices, sentiment, inflation amid uncertainty.