Monthly Archives: March 2026
WTI moves beyond $90 as conflict supply fears persist, despite planned reserve releases and brief-war expectations
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by
WTI topped $90 despite a 400mn barrel reserve release, as Hormuz shipping disruptions kept supply fears elevated.
Trump said higher oil prices benefit America, while his priority remains preventing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:54 pm, by
Trump claims U.S. profits from rising oil prices, ties increase to Iran war, vows stopping nuclear weapons.
Traders eye Campbell’s as it probes a 30-year support level, potentially shaping the next decade ahead
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:53 pm, by
Campbell’s shares plunged 14% to 1990s support at $20–$23; holding targets $28–$30; breakdown risks uncharted downside.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD/JPY hit its highest level since 1990, tested by policy, risk and hikes
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by
AUD/JPY hits highest since 1990 on RBA hike bets; risks include geopolitics, volatility, yen strength.
Economists expect the Bank of England to maintain 3.75% interest rates at its forthcoming March meeting, Reuters poll
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by
Reuters poll: BoE seen holding rates at 3.75% in March; cuts to 3.25% expected.
HSBC expects global and US equities to benefit from AI, fiscal spending and cyclicals boosting earnings momentum
Written on March 12, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
HSBC backs global and US equities as AI-driven earnings, fiscal tailwinds and cyclicals broaden opportunities beyond technology.
Amid Hormuz tensions, the US Energy Secretary expects SPR swap releases to ease short-term oil disruptions
Written on March 12, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
Energy Secretary Wright said SPR oil releases would use swaps to ease short disruptions amid Hormuz tensions.
TD Securities says ECB officials are more hawkish over energy inflation, expecting just one late-2026 hike
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by
ECB turns hawkish as energy inflation risks return; markets price 2026 hikes despite delayed transmission lags.
USD/JPY stays near annual highs around 158.90, steady as geopolitical tensions and Fed policy concerns loom
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by
USD/JPY stuck near 158.90 as Middle East tensions, oil prices, and central bank meetings drive sentiment.
The US Department of Labour reported new unemployment claims fell to 213,000 in the week ending March 7
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by
US jobless claims edged down to 213K; four-week average fell, lifting dollar index toward 99.50.
