Monthly Archives: March 2026
Nakamura says predictable bond tapering suits the BoJ, seeking market input before June policy meeting
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:50 am, by
BoJ’s Nakamura supports predictable bond-buying reductions, plans new taper strategy for June meeting amid large market presence.
Germany’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus reached €21.2B, surpassing the forecasted €15.2B in January
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
Germany’s January seasonally adjusted trade surplus hit €21.2 billion, exceeding forecasts by €6.0 billion.
German imports fell 5.9% month-on-month, reversing the prior 1.4% increase, according to January data
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:02 am, by
Germany’s imports dropped 5.9% in January after December’s 1.4% rise, shifting from growth to decline.
John Velis says Middle East tensions raise US oil prices, weaken portfolios, add uncertainty, complicating Fed cuts
Written on March 10, 2026 at 10:00 am, by
Middle East conflict lifts US inflation risks via oil, volatility, uncertainty, reducing output and delaying Fed rate cuts.
Commerzbank’s Volkmar Baur says surging February exports support the yuan, with a large trade surplus
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:59 am, by
China’s exports surged 40% in February, widening the trade surplus to around 6.2% of GDP.
Rabobank strategists cite Brent’s wild swings, amid Hormuz threats, Saudi disruptions, G7 stockpiles and US options
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:57 am, by
Brent whipsawed as Hormuz closure threatened rapid inventory depletion; G7 release, US measures aimed to stabilize prices.
Amid Middle East conflict fears, the dollar strengthens, pushing EUR/USD down towards 1.1615 in early Europe
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:56 am, by
EUR/USD nears 1.1600 as Hormuz disruption fears boost safe-haven dollar; traders await US CPI Wednesday data.
EUR/JPY dips near 183.20 as Middle East tensions lift yen demand, though momentum remains slightly bullish
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:55 am, by
EUR/JPY slips below 183.50 as yen strengthens on Middle East tensions; BoJ uncertainty caps gains, outlook.
During Asian trading, WTI climbs above $88 after reversing from June 2022 highs amid Hormuz supply fears
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:54 am, by
WTI rebounds above $88 as Hormuz closure fears tighten supply; IEA weighs reserve release; uptrend intact.
Oil Whipsaws as Trump Signals War Near Completion
Written on March 10, 2026 at 9:54 am, by
CL-OIL jumps to 88.500 (+4.14%) as markets weigh de-escalation talk against Hormuz flow risk and supply relief options. | VT Markets
