Monthly Archives: March 2026
ING’s Chris Turner says EUR/USD defended 1.1500; oil-driven rate repricing favours euro/sterling, narrowing swaps
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by
EUR/USD held 1.1500 as oil shock lifted G10 rates; narrowing swap spreads may support euro, resistance 1.1650.
In January, Italy’s monthly Producer Price Index rose to 1.5%, up from -0.7% previously
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:53 pm, by
Italy’s producer price index rose 1.5% month-on-month in January, reversing December’s -0.7% decline.
Italy’s annual producer price inflation fell to -1.6%, down from -1.4%, during January
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by
Italy’s PPI fell to -1.6% in January year-on-year, down 0.2 points from December’s -1.4%.
In 2026, KOSPI’s 25% rise after 2025’s 75% surge faces volatility, questioning continued gains
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by
KOSPI surges despite Iran-war volatility; oil above $100 and heavyweight stocks drive wild swings, valuations attractive.
Commerzbank says Brent surged to $120 then eased after Trump signalled Iran conflict resolution was imminent
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by
Brent surged then eased as Trump hinted Iran conflict resolution, sanctions waiver, escorts; G7 pledged energy support.
Hardman reports the US Dollar weakened as Trump eased Middle East fears and oil retreated sharply
Written on March 10, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by
Dollar weakens as Trump calms Middle East fears; oil retreats, yield spreads shift, risking reversal of gains.
Carsten Brzeski says January’s sharp export and import falls dampen optimism about Germany’s 2026 recovery hopes
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:52 am, by
Germany’s exports fell in January, imports slid sharply, boosting surplus, as tariffs and China weakness weigh.
Gold retains modest gains into the European session, but upbeat risk sentiment keeps it below $5,200
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:51 am, by
Gold steadies below $5,200 amid Iran tensions, oil-driven inflation fears, softer dollar, and key US inflation data.
Commerzbank’s Christoph Rieger says markets now price ECB’s tougher inflation stance and higher rates ahead
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:51 am, by
Oil-driven sell-off shifts ECB rate expectations: 60% June hike odds, higher year-end rates, tighter 2026.
In January, Austria’s year-on-year industrial output rose to 0.3%, improving from -3.3% previously
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:52 am, by
Austria’s industrial production returned to growth in January, rising 0.3% year-on-year after a 3.3% decline.
