Monthly Archives: March 2026
AUD/USD stabilises near 0.7010 in Asian trade after two losing sessions, following Chinese economic data release
Written on March 16, 2026 at 7:50 am, by
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7010 as strong China data lifts Aussie; softer USD, eased risk aversion, Fed awaited.
Week Ahead: Oil And Interest Rates Standoff
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:57 am, by
As war risk keeps oil prices elevated, traders are reassessing inflation, Fed rate cuts and the outlook for gold, stocks, crypto and FX. | VT Markets
During Asian trading, NZD/USD rises to around 0.5805, bolstered by strong Chinese February economic reports
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:54 am, by
NZD/USD edged up to 0.5805 as strong China data offset limited Kiwi gains amid Middle East tensions.
China’s NBS reported retail sales up 2.8% and industrial output 6.3%, beating forecasts markedly
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:53 am, by
China’s retail sales and industrial output beat forecasts, while investment improved; AUD/USD rose modestly.
China’s year-to-date fixed asset investment grew 1.8% year-on-year, beating February forecasts of -0.4%
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:52 am, by
China’s fixed asset investment rose 1.8% year-to-date in February, beating the forecasted 0.4% decline.
China’s year-on-year retail sales reached 2.8%, exceeding the 2.5% forecast in February
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:52 am, by
China’s February retail sales rose 2.8% year-on-year, beating the 2.5% forecast, signaling stronger consumer spending.
China’s year-on-year industrial output rose 6.3% in February, surpassing forecasts of 5.1%
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
China’s February industrial production grew 6.3% year-on-year, beating the 5.1% market forecast expectation.
China’s House Price Index slipped to -3.2%, compared with the prior month’s -3.1% decline
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:50 am, by
China’s house price index fell 3.2% in February, slightly worse than January’s 3.1% annual decline.
During Asian trading, the US Dollar Index holds above 100, easing from a 10-month peak near 100.54
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:50 am, by
DXY slipped from 10-month peak as Iran conflict fears eased; oil fell; markets await Fed guidance Wednesday.
WTI crude fell from near $100 and a one-week high as Hormuz reopening talks advanced
Written on March 16, 2026 at 3:52 am, by
WTI retreats below $96 as Hormuz reopening eases supply fears; resistance $98.90, supports $94.62/$90.33 noted.
