Monthly Archives: March 2026
USD/JPY slips to 159.20 as yen strengthens, ahead of Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan decisions amid inflation worries
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:52 am, by
USD/JPY slipped to 159.20 as markets awaited Fed and BoJ decisions, with yen firming and inflation risks.
As Iran risk fears ease, WTI crude drops over 3%, slipping from 100 towards 95 per barrel
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
WTI crude slid over 3% Monday, retreating from panic-driven highs as SPR talk and demand fears grew.
Update: Notice on the Phased Implementation of Dynamic Leverage – Mar 17 ,2026
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:40 am, by anakin
Dear Client, To ensure fair trading conditions and manage market volatility during major economic announcements, VT Markets will apply temporary leverage adjustments on certain trading products during specific news periods and market opening/closing. This mechanism will be introduced in phases starting from 19 March 2026, with full implementation across all servers and clients by 20 Continue Reading
EUR/GBP holds firm; caution prevails as markets await ECB and BoE rate decisions amid inflation worries
Written on March 16, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
EUR/GBP slipped as traders awaited ECB and BoE decisions, with oil-driven inflation risks and key data.
AUD/USD trades near 0.7060, rebounding 1.16% as Australia tightening hopes and strong China data lift AUD
Written on March 16, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by
AUD/USD climbed near 0.7060, ahead of expected RBA hike, as US dollar eased, China data supported.
Nordea economists expect Riksbank to keep rates at 1.75% into 2026 amid war and energy uncertainty
Written on March 16, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by
Nordea expects Riksbank to hold 1.75% March 19, steady through 2026; Middle East conflict raises inflation, hike risk.
TD Securities’ Ryan McKay says Red Sea chokepoints shift Saudi export risks, tightening oil supply globally
Written on March 16, 2026 at 9:57 pm, by
Hormuz disruptions boost reliance on Saudi East-West pipeline; Yanbu VLCC exports vulnerable to Bab El-Mandeb risks.
NBC economists say Canada’s inflation remains controlled, with CPI below 2%, despite recent oil price rises
Written on March 16, 2026 at 9:56 pm, by
Canada’s February CPI slowed to 1.8%, core eased, shelter cooled; oil prices may lift inflation soon.
RBC economist Claire Fan says February inflation cooled to 1.8%, though tax changes skew comparisons, with risks lingering
Written on March 16, 2026 at 9:55 pm, by
Canada’s inflation slowed to 1.8% in February; core measures fell, while oil risks may lift March.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says Swiss franc’s haven appeal troubles SNB amid low inflation and zero interest rates
Written on March 16, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by
Swiss franc’s safe-haven strength challenges SNB, amid low inflation, limited rate cuts, and constrained FX intervention.
