Monthly Archives: March 2026
MUFG analyst warns Iran conflict and Hormuz closure may lift USD/VND above 27,000 in 2026
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:50 am, by
MUFG warns prolonged Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure could push USD/VND above 27,000 in 2026.
Gold Stabilises After Sharp Losing Streak
Written on March 19, 2026 at 3:52 am, by
Gold steadies near $4,830 as Fed signals only one rate cut, with rising oil prices and Middle East tensions complicating the outlook. | VT Markets
Powell’s inflation warning drags AUD/USD down 1.15%, rejected near 0.7100, closing around 0.7025
Written on March 19, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
AUD/USD drops 1.15% to 0.7025 as Fed holds, RBA hikes; key support/resistance levels ahead.
After GDP disappointed, the NZD/USD fell 1.25%, broke the 200-day EMA, settling near 0.5790
Written on March 19, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
NZD/USD slid 1.25% to 0.5790 as weak NZ GDP and firm US inflation lifted bearish pressure.
Risk aversion boosts the yen, pushing GBP/JPY down 0.20% as investors await the Bank of Japan decision
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:52 am, by
GBP/JPY slips to 211.82 as BoJ meeting looms; risk aversion boosts yen, key support 211.63.
UOB economists say Bank Indonesia prioritises rupiah stability, holding rates steady while tightening foreign-exchange regulations
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Bank Indonesia held rates, tightened FX rules, and expanded hedging tools to stabilize rupiah amid volatility.
HSBC’s China macro team cites 2026 GDP target 4.5–5.0%, with demand-led 15th FYP emphasis
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:52 am, by
China’s NPC set 2026 growth at 4.5–5%, advancing fiscal support and major infrastructure projects to boost demand.
Following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pause, the US Dollar strengthens; key market highlights are outlined for readers
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75%; fewer cuts projected as oil rises, boosting dollar and pressuring majors.
January saw US total net TIC flows fall to -$25bn, down from $44.9bn previously
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
US net Treasury International Capital flows swung to a $25bn outflow in January from $44.9bn inflow previously.
After Powell’s sticky inflation warning, GBP/USD dipped beneath 1.3300, ranging intraday between roughly 1.3375 and 1.3283
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:50 am, by
GBP/USD swung sharply as Fed held; Powell cited tariff-driven inflation. Focus turns to BoE vote outlook.
