Monthly Archives: March 2026
Ueda said core inflation is edging towards 2%, with the central bank steering policy to secure it sustainably
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
BoJ’s Ueda says inflation is nearing 2%, pledging stable achievement; yen weakens as easing unwinds gradually.
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama acknowledged heightened market volatility and vowed action, including in foreign exchange
Written on March 17, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama warned markets are highly volatile, monitoring conditions closely and poised to respond, including FX.
TD Securities says China began 2026 robustly; industrial output, exports and investment surprised, aided by quasi-fiscal stimulus
Written on March 17, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
China’s 2026 growth outlook holds at 4.6% as strong data offsets oil, trade risks and fiscal support.
As the US Dollar weakened, GBP/USD rebounded roughly 0.75%, rising from 1.3220 to above 1.3300
Written on March 17, 2026 at 4:50 am, by
Sterling climbed 0.75% as dollar weakened; markets await Fed, BoE decisions and UK jobs data Thursday.
Nikkei Eyes Recovery Amid Oil and Rate Risks
Written on March 17, 2026 at 4:05 am, by
Nikkei 225 trades near 54,053 as oil hits $102.89 and central bank decisions test Japan’s market outlook. | VT Markets
As safe-haven demand eases, XAU/USD trades sideways near 5,000, stabilising after last week’s sell-off
Written on March 17, 2026 at 4:04 am, by
Gold prices held near 5,000 as Hormuz tensions eased; markets await Wednesday’s Fed decision and projections update.
Before the RBA rate decision, AUD/USD rebounded 1.25% to 0.7070, remaining choppy after February highs near 0.7190
Written on March 17, 2026 at 4:02 am, by
AUD/USD rebounded to 0.7070 as dollar weakened; RBA seen hiking 25bp; key US, Australia data ahead.
UOB analysts say Malaysia’s ringgit benefits from a positive outlook as approved investments hit MYR426.7bn in 2025
Written on March 17, 2026 at 4:02 am, by
Malaysia approved MYR426.7bn investments in 2025, driven by digital, E&E, chemicals, mobility, amid policy upgrades.
As the US Dollar weakens, USD/CHF retreats near 0.7869, while markets await SNB and Fed decisions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:57 am, by
USD/CHF dips as dollar weakens; Swiss franc gains on safe-haven demand ahead of SNB, Fed decisions.
As the US Dollar steadies, the Euro rises near 1.1500, with Fed and ECB decisions awaited
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:53 am, by
EUR/USD rebounds as dollar rally pauses; US-Iran tensions, central bank guidance and oil-inflation risks cap gains.
