Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank’s Bas van Geffen says the EU is diversifying alliances, sealing a free-trade pact with Australia, alongside Mercosur, India and Indonesia
Written on March 24, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by
EU signs Australia free-trade deal, cutting tariffs, boosting quotas, protecting product names, pending European Parliament approval.
Is Gold’s 2026 Rally Just Getting Started
Written on March 24, 2026 at 6:14 pm, by
Is the gold rally just starting or is the safe-haven trade broken? Discover why gold prices are dipping during risk-off moments in 2026 due to institutional liquidity cycles and USD strength. | VT Markets
The US Redbook annual index rose to 6.7%, up from the previous 6.4% reading
Written on March 24, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by
US Redbook Index year-on-year rose to 6.7% on March 20, up from 6.4% previously.
Selling hit GBP/USD as Middle East tensions rose, US dollar strengthened slightly, and UK PMI missed forecasts
Written on March 24, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by
GBP/USD slipped as dollar rebounded, UK PMIs disappointed, and Iran conflict risk aversion lifted safe-haven demand.
Fourth-quarter US unit labour costs came in at 4.4%, above the 3.3% market forecast estimate
Written on March 24, 2026 at 5:50 pm, by
US unit labour costs increased 4.4% in Q4, exceeding the 3.3% forecast, signaling stronger-than-expected cost pressures.
EUR/GBP stays near 0.8650 as investors absorb weaker Eurozone and UK PMI data, implying slower growth
Written on March 24, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by
EUR/GBP hovered near 0.8650 as weak Eurozone and UK PMIs signaled slower growth, rising cost pressures.
RBNZ Governor Anna Breman warns Middle East conflict may raise inflation soon, slowing New Zealand growth momentum
Written on March 24, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by
RBNZ Governor Breman warns Middle East conflict may lift inflation, slow growth; banks resilient; rates unlikely soon.
On 28 February, the US ADP four-week average employment change rose to 10K from 9K
Written on March 24, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by
US ADP employment change four-week average increased to 10K on February 28, up from 9K previously.
In March, Mexico’s first-half-month core inflation matched expectations, rising 0.22%
Written on March 24, 2026 at 3:50 pm, by
Mexico’s core inflation rose 0.22% in early March, matching forecasts for the first half-month period.
UK 10-year bond auction yield rose to 4.911%, compared with the previous yield of 4.585%
Written on March 24, 2026 at 2:54 pm, by
UK 10-year government bond auction sees yield rise to 4.911%, up from previous 4.585% sale.
