Monthly Archives: March 2026
US building permits fell to -5.4% from 4.3%, showing a sharp turnaround from earlier growth
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:50 pm, by
US building permits fell 5.4% in January, reversing December’s 4.3% rise, signaling a month-on-month decline.
January’s US building permits missed forecasts, reaching 1.376M month-on-month versus the expected 1.41M
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:50 pm, by
January US building permits missed forecasts, totaling 1.376 million versus expectations of 1.41 million, signaling weaker demand.
America’s four-week initial jobless claims average reached 212K, under forecasts of 215K earlier in March
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:52 pm, by
US initial jobless claims rose; four-week average reached 212,000 in week ending March 6, below 215,000 forecast.
US initial jobless claims came in at 213K, undershooting the 215K forecast on 6 March
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:51 pm, by
US initial jobless claims ended 6 March at 213,000, slightly below 215,000 forecast—2,000 fewer than expected.
Societe Generale says Brent, after spiking, holds above $81; $93.80 gap and $120 resist range-trade
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by
Brent spiked toward $120, plunged, now consolidates above $81; upside gap support $93.80 amid Gulf supply risks.
US index futures near key support as stronger yields, dollar and rising oil hinder recovery attempts in New York
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by
US index futures fragile; Dow, S&P, Nasdaq test lower support as yields, oil, dollar stay firm.
ING strategists say Middle East tensions lift LME aluminium, with tightening stocks and Port Klang withdrawals rising sharply
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by
Aluminium nears four-year highs as Middle East risks tighten supply; cancelled warrants surge, signalling limited downside.
Brzeski expects ECB to hold rates in March, yet sound hawkish as Middle East war lifts oil prices fears
Written on March 12, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by
ING expects ECB to hold rates March 19, warn on inflation risks amid Middle East tensions, rising oil.
DBS’s Philip Wee urges caution as USD/JPY nears 159–160, awaiting BOJ’s hawkish hold decision
Written on March 12, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
USD/JPY hovers near 159–160 as BOJ, oil, geopolitics and potential Japan intervention shape outlook.
Safe-haven demand lifts oil and the US dollar again, as markets focus on developments outlined for March 12
Written on March 12, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by
Risk aversion rose as Middle East conflict widened, lifting oil prices, pressuring stocks, and driving mixed currency moves.
