Monthly Archives: March 2026
As yen nears 160 per dollar, Japanese authorities intensify warnings, citing speculation and rising living costs
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by
Japanese officials warn of intervention as yen nears 160 per dollar, citing speculation; markets await policy decisions.
Sterling stays steady versus peers near 1.3350 against dollar as traders await policy and labour figures
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by
Sterling held near 1.3350 as markets awaited BoE and Fed decisions and key UK labour data.
TD Securities says Gulf conflict disruptions reduced Bahrain and Qatar output, lifting aluminium prices amid Alba force majeure
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by
Gulf conflict-linked disruptions tighten aluminium supply; Hormuz risks loom, prices and premiums surge amid worsening global deficits.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says oil-backed Canadian Dollar resilience persists as Bank of Canada signals cautious rate hold amid inflation uncertainty
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by
MUFG says Canadian dollar resilient on oil support; BoC likely holds; weak jobs; USD/CAD range-bound unless conflict/oil surge.
In January, South Africa’s yearly retail sales rose 4.2%, surpassing the 2.5% forecast estimate
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by
South Africa’s retail sales increased 4.2% year-on-year in January, beating the 2.5% forecast and expectations significantly.
In February, Eurozone monthly HICP rose 0.6%, falling short of the expected 0.7% figure
Written on March 18, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by
Eurozone harmonised consumer prices rose 0.6% in February, below 0.7% forecast, signalling weaker inflation.
Eurozone core HICP annual inflation matched expectations at 2.4% during February, indicating stable underlying price pressures
Written on March 18, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by
Eurozone core HICP inflation held at 2.4% year-on-year in February, matching forecasts and signaling steady underlying prices.
Standard Chartered analysts warn sustained oil shocks lift global inflation, often preceding recessions, as Brent nears $135/bbl
Written on March 18, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by
Oil price shocks drive inflation and often precede recessions; central banks now respond proactively, raising growth risks.
Danske says USD/CAD stays between 1.36–1.37, as risk aversion counterbalances Canada’s energy-exporter support
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by
USD/CAD remains stuck between 1.36–1.37 as traders await BoC guidance; energy exports support resilient CAD.
WTI retreats to about $93.20 as eased supply fears persist, while traders await the EIA report
Written on March 18, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
WTI slipped near $93.20 as Iraq resumed exports; traders awaited EIA data after API stock build.
