Monthly Archives: March 2026
Fed official Waller says he sees no need for rate hikes, though inflation concerns outweigh jobs data
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
Waller warns oil-driven inflation, near-zero labour force growth may stabilize unemployment; urges caution on rate cuts.
Ahead of triple witching, E-Mini Dow futures may find temporary support near 45,780 after several declines
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
E-Mini Dow futures slide pre–triple witching, watching 45,780 support; next key level 45,286 amid volatility.
USD/JPY rebounds to 158.70 as a firmer Dollar returns, while Bank of Japan hawkishness caps gains
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by
USD/JPY rebounded to 158.70 as firmer dollar, Fed pause expectations, and geopolitical tensions outweighed hawkish BoJ.
Mortgage Rates and the Fed: What Traders and Borrowers Should Watch in 2026
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:34 pm, by
Mortgage rates don’t move directly with the Federal Reserve. Here’s how Fed policy, Treasury yields, and inflation are shaping mortgage rates in 2026. | Opinion
Canada’s annual new housing prices fell 2.1% in February, easing from the previous 2.3% decline
Written on March 20, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
Canada’s New Housing Price Index fell 2.1% year-on-year in February, slightly improving from January’s 2.3% decline.
Canada’s monthly New Housing Price Index rose 0.3%, beating forecasts of a 0.3% fall in February
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Canada’s New Housing Price Index rose 0.3% in February, defying forecasts for a 0.3% decline.
In January, Canada’s monthly retail sales rose 1.1%, missing the 1.5% forecast by 0.4%
Written on March 20, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by
Canada’s January retail sales rose 1.1% month-on-month, missing the 1.5% forecast, signaling weaker growth than expected.
January Canada retail sales excluding autos rose 0.8%, undershooting the 1.2% forecasted monthly increase
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Canada’s January retail sales excluding autos rose 0.8% month-on-month, missing forecasts of 1.2% by 0.4 points.
In February, Canada’s monthly industrial product prices rose 0.4%, missing the 1.1% forecasted increase
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:56 pm, by
Canada’s February Industrial Product Price Index rose 0.4% month-over-month, missing the 1.1% forecast by 0.7 points.
February saw Canada’s Raw Material Price Index at 0.6%, below the expected 2.4% forecast
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:56 pm, by
Canada’s Raw Material Price Index increased 0.6% in February, missing the 2.4% forecast.
