Monthly Archives: March 2026
BNP Paribas expects 1.6% Eurozone growth in 2026, with subdued inflation, before ECB hikes in 2027
Written on March 23, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by
BNP Paribas sees Eurozone growth at 1.6% in 2026; below-2% inflation; ECB hikes expected in late-2027.
EUR/USD recovers from earlier declines as Euro strengthens, while a weaker Dollar follows Trump’s delayed Iran strikes plans
Written on March 23, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
EUR/USD climbed as Trump delayed Iran strikes, weakening Dollar demand; oil fell, ECB hikes priced, Fed cuts delayed.
Eurozone consumer confidence measured -16.3 in March, undershooting forecasts of -14.4 by a wide margin
Written on March 23, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by
Eurozone consumer confidence fell to -16.3 in March, missing forecasts of -14.4 and signaling weaker sentiment.
Trump told reporters that talks on Iran might end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon
Written on March 23, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by
Trump touts strong Iran war talks, possible call soon; claims Iran accepts no nukes, US wants enrichment ban.
Following Trump’s negotiation claims despite Iranian denial, US equities surged; NASDAQ and Dow rose 2%, S&P 1.7%
Written on March 23, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by
US stocks surged, oil plunged after Trump claimed Iran talks; officials disputed, as traders watched key levels.
MUFG expects Middle East turmoil, energy shocks and flows to weaken the yen further, lifting USD/JPY
Written on March 23, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by
MUFG warns yen weakness may persist as Middle East tensions lift energy costs, yields, and unhedged outflows.
US construction spending fell 0.3% month-on-month, missing the 0.1% rise forecast, according to latest data
Written on March 23, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
US construction spending fell 0.3% in January, missing forecasts for a 0.1% rise, signaling sector slowdown.
Societe Generale economists say the ECB may weigh early insurance rate rises, prioritising energy-shock data analysis
Written on March 23, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
Societe Generale says ECB may consider earlier insurance rate hikes if energy shock boosts inflation more than growth.
TD Securities expects the Bank of Canada to hold its overnight rate at 2.25% through 2026, despite markets pricing tightening
Written on March 23, 2026 at 7:55 pm, by
TD Securities forecasts Bank of Canada holding 2.25% through 2026, despite markets pricing 75 bps tightening.
Following Trump’s delayed Iranian energy strike plans, the weakening US Dollar leaves USD/CAD directionless, with CAD steady
Written on March 23, 2026 at 7:54 pm, by
Canadian Dollar mixed as US dollar eased after Trump delayed Iran strikes; oil fell, limiting CAD pressure.
