Monthly Archives: March 2026
Commerzbank’s Pfister expects Brazil’s central bank to begin cuts from 15%, starting 25–50bp, accelerating later in 2026
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by
Pfister expects Brazil’s central bank to start rate cuts from 15%, accelerating to 50bp moves in 2026.
USD/JPY rises towards 159.50 in US trading, awaiting Federal Reserve decision, with rates likely unchanged
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by
USD/JPY hovered near 159.50 ahead of Fed decision, with BOJ, Iran war, and inflation eyed.
Ahead of the Fed decision, rebounding dollar and yields pressure gold to a new monthly low
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
Gold slips as dollar and yields rise before Fed decision; hot PPI, geopolitics pressure XAU/USD outlook.
WTI trades near $97.50, rising 2.37%, as conflict continues, while Iraq–Turkey agreement reduces supply worries
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by
WTI rose near $97.50 as Middle East strikes threatened supply; Iraqi exports resumed, US inventories climbed.
Macklem told reporters the BoC may raise rates if energy costs keep inflation persistently high
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by
Macklem says BoC will decide meeting-by-meeting, assessing Iran conflict, energy-driven inflation risks, and growth weakness.
TD Securities says the Bank of Canada kept rates at 2.25%, dropping hints the level remains appropriate
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by
Bank of Canada held 2.25%, dropped rate guidance; TD sees easing bias, Middle East conflict lifting USD/CAD.
ABN AMRO strategist says varied oil and gas shocks differently influence ECB expectations and Bund yields
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
ABN AMRO explains how oil and gas shocks shift ECB rate expectations and German Bund yields dynamics.
Schroeder expects the Fed to hold rates, delayed by pricier oil and stubborn inflation expectations, awaiting year-end cuts
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by
ING’s Schroeder expects Fed to hold rates; oil and inflation expectations curb cuts; forecasts, balance sheet watched.
US EIA data showed crude oil inventories rising 6.156M, far exceeding the 0.4M forecast estimate
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:54 pm, by
US EIA data showed crude inventories rose 6.156 million barrels, far above the 0.4 million expected.
RBC economists say Canadian card spending rose slightly in February while discretionary goods purchases continued declining
Written on March 18, 2026 at 6:54 pm, by
Canadian card spending edged up in February, but discretionary goods fell; core retail improved slightly overall.
