Monthly Archives: March 2026
TD Securities says a 5–4 RBA vote raised rates to 4.10%, leaving May tightening possible amid inflationary demand
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:51 am, by
RBA raised cash rate 25bp to 4.10% on inflation risks; May hike possible, amid uncertainty.
As oil prices rise, sentiment worsens, while the US Dollar steadies, shaping current forex market conditions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:50 am, by
Investors turned cautious as oil rebounded, lifting the dollar ahead of key data and Fed decisions.
Commerzbank’s Praefcke says Middle East conflict boosts safe-haven dollar, refocusing rate spreads and weakening EUR/USD below 1.15
Written on March 17, 2026 at 10:52 am, by
Dollar rises on safe-haven demand; Middle East war boosts volatility, pushes EUR/USD below 1.15; rates become key.
As Fed rate-cut expectations fade, XAG/USD stays subdued near $80.80 per ounce in Europe early trading
Written on March 17, 2026 at 10:52 am, by
Silver hovered near $80.80 as rate-cut expectations faded amid oil-driven inflation worries; dollar, yields later eased.
Sterling lags most peers, slipping versus the dollar, while Federal Reserve and Bank of England policy dominates trading
Written on March 17, 2026 at 10:51 am, by
Sterling slipped as markets await Bank of England decision amid Middle East tensions and shifting rate-cut expectations.
Danske Research says Middle East tensions and Iranian attacks on UAE energy sites keep Brent above $100
Written on March 17, 2026 at 10:50 am, by
Iran attacks UAE energy sites; Brent crude holds above $100 as Israel signals prolonged war, risks rise.
EUR/GBP remains above 0.8600 near 0.8635 as traders await ECB, BoE decisions and UK jobs data
Written on March 17, 2026 at 9:52 am, by
EUR/GBP held near 0.8635 as traders awaited ECB and BoE decisions, plus key UK employment data.
After lifting rates 25 bps to 4.10%, Governor Bullock outlines RBA policy outlook at press conference
Written on March 17, 2026 at 9:51 am, by
RBA lifts cash rate 25bp to 4.10%, warning inflation risks persist; AUD/USD dips amid Middle East uncertainty.
EUR/JPY stays above 183.00, rising near 183.10 as BoJ likely keeps rates unchanged, weakening Yen
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:52 am, by
EUR/JPY held near 183.10 as yen softened pre-BoJ; euro supported by easing oil and steady ECB outlook.
The GDX Gold Miners ETF shows a zigzag Elliott Wave correction, with waves A and B completed
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:51 am, by
GDX corrects in Elliott Wave zigzag; wave ((C)) targets $71.6–$84.6 as wave (2) rebounds.
