Monthly Archives: March 2026
China’s central bank sets USD/CNY midpoint at 6.9057, above prior 6.9007, near Reuters 6.9061 estimate
Written on March 16, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.9057, highlighting exchange-rate stability goals and key monetary policy tools.
Britain is considering deploying minesweeping drones to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports flow
Written on March 16, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
UK to deploy minesweeping drones in Strait of Hormuz, avoiding warships to reduce tensions, support oil exports.
Japan’s finance minister Katayama stated officials stand ready for decisive forex moves, avoiding level-specific remarks
Written on March 16, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
Japan’s finance minister warned of decisive forex action amid volatility, as USD/JPY slipped to 159.38 Monday.
Following four losing sessions, GBP/USD edges up near 1.3260 in Asian trading as UK currency steadies
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:56 am, by
GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3260 as Iran conflict hopes lift risk; weak UK data and energy pressure.
Despite weak jobs data and Middle East tensions, the Canadian Dollar strengthens, pushing USD/CAD near 1.3710 early in Asia
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:55 am, by
USD/CAD dips to 1.3710; Middle East tensions, Hormuz security talks, weak Canada jobs data pressure loonie.
Silver rebounds from a near two-week low, rising above $81 after dipping to about $78.35 during Asia
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Silver rebounded above $81 after hitting $78.35, but weak momentum keeps bearish bias and key resistance.
Trump said he is consulting seven nations on Hormuz security, with Israel assisting US efforts to police shipping route
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:50 am, by
Trump discusses multinational policing of Strait of Hormuz, Iran drone targeting, possible Iran deal, and oil dips.
In March, the UK Rightmove annual house price index slipped to -0.2%, down from 0%
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:52 am, by
Rightmove’s UK House Price Index slipped in March, shifting from flat annual growth to a 0.2% decline.
In March, the UK’s Rightmove monthly house price index rose to 0.8%, after remaining unchanged previously
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
UK Rightmove house price index rose 0.8% month-on-month in March, after recording no change previously.
In early Asian trading, gold slips under $5,000 as oil inflation worries and Iran conflict developments loom
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:50 am, by
Gold slipped to $4,980 as Iran conflict lifts oil, inflation fears, delaying Fed cuts, pressuring gold.
