Monthly Archives: March 2026
February’s adjusted merchandise trade balance in Japan fell to ¥-374.2B, reversing the prior ¥455.5B surplus
Written on March 18, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
Japan’s adjusted trade balance swung from a ¥455.5bn surplus to a ¥374.2bn deficit in February.
Traders anticipate Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan decisions as USD/JPY slips slightly, staying near 158.90
Written on March 18, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
USD/JPY edges lower near 158.90 ahead of Fed, BoJ decisions; key support 158.00, resistance 160.00.
New Zealand’s current account-to-GDP ratio fell to -3.7%, down from -3.5% in the fourth quarter
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
New Zealand’s current account deficit widened in Q4, with the ratio slipping to -3.7% from -3.5%.
US weekly API crude oil stocks rose 6.6M, far above forecasts of a 0.6M decline in March
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:53 am, by
API reports US crude stocks surged 6.6 million barrels week ending March 13, defying expectations for 0.6 million drop.
Oil Pauses Near $94 as Markets Eye Fed Decision
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:52 am, by
Oil dips to $93.83 as Brent eases and markets shift focus to the Fed, while Middle East tensions keep supply risks elevated.
NZD/USD rebounds toward 0.5860 as escalating Middle East conflict and pre-Fed jitters weaken the US Dollar
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5860 as weaker US Dollar offset Middle East tensions; focus shifts to Fed decision.
OCBC strategists report USD/THB up 4% monthly, with oil and reduced Fed easing hopes driving upside risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
USD/THB up 4% on Fed easing repricing, higher oil; overbought yet bullish, THB pressured near-term.
TD Securities says quasi-fiscal stimulus boosted China’s early-2026 investment rebound, cushioning the oil-price shock
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
China’s early-2026 investment rebound boosts growth outlook, but oil shocks and US–China tensions threaten stability.
UOB economists say rising global oil and gas prices are pushing Thailand towards cost-driven inflation risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
UOB economists warn higher oil and gas prices could push Thailand into cost-shock inflation, weakening growth.
Commerzbank analysts say the Mexican peso may beat Brazil’s real, which faces greater downside risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
Commerzbank warns Brazilian real faces downside versus Mexican peso due to deeper rate cuts, weaker growth, politics.
