Monthly Archives: March 2026
Bessent voiced confidence in US jobs, while outlining views on labour, trade and energy amid volatility
Written on March 4, 2026 at 5:38 pm, by
Bessent projects 2025 job growth, temporary tariff hikes, stable oil supply, and renewed US-China trade tensions.
Rabobank says USD/JPY eased after profit-taking; Ueda’s hawkishness and yen safe-haven appeal strengthened support
Written on March 4, 2026 at 5:37 pm, by
USD/JPY slips from 158 as Ueda’s hawkish tone boosts yen; April hike expectations grow, 145 forecast.
Before the New York open, Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rise, hovering above pivots, eyeing breakouts
Written on March 4, 2026 at 5:37 pm, by
US index futures rose pre-open, trading above pivots; markets now watch whether prices hold or rotate.
US MBA mortgage applications rose to 11% from 0.4%, showing sharp growth at February’s end
Written on March 4, 2026 at 5:36 pm, by
US MBA mortgage applications surged 11% in week ending February 27, accelerating from prior 0.4% increase.
In January, Eurozone producer prices fell 2.1% year-on-year, beating forecasts for a 2.7% decline
Written on March 4, 2026 at 3:38 pm, by
Eurozone producer prices fell 2.1% year-on-year in January, a smaller drop than the expected 2.7%.
In January, Eurozone monthly producer prices rose 0.7%, surpassing forecasts which had predicted 0.2%
Written on March 4, 2026 at 3:37 pm, by
Eurozone producer prices rose 0.7% in January, beating the 0.2% forecast and signalling stronger inflation pressures.
FXStreet data shows silver trading at $85.64 per ounce, up 3.84% from $82.48 earlier
Written on March 4, 2026 at 3:36 pm, by
Silver jumps to $85.64, up 3.84%; year-to-date +20.48%. Gold/silver ratio falls; macro and industrial demand drive.
During European hours, EUR/USD stays weak near 1.1600, extending three-session losses after HCOB PMI releases
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:38 pm, by
EUR/USD neared 1.1600 after Eurozone PMIs, as firm Dollar, Fed-cut doubts, and energy tensions weighed.
Rabobank’s van Geffen says Middle East conflict raises Eurozone inflation fears, prompting partial ECB hike pricing
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by
Markets see Middle East conflict lifting Eurozone inflation; money markets price 40% chance ECB rate hike.
During the European session, gold stays under $5,200, as mild gains fail amid Middle East tensions
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by
Gold hovers under $5,200 as Middle East tensions and oil surge lift risks; bearish momentum persists.
