Monthly Archives: March 2026
Fourth-quarter US annualised GDP registered 0.7%, falling short of the 1.4% forecasted pace
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US GDP grew 0.7% annualised in Q4, missing 1.4% expectations, indicating slower-than-forecast economic growth overall.
In January, US core PCE inflation matched forecasts at 3.1% year-on-year, meeting expectations exactly
Written on March 13, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by
US core PCE inflation rose 3.1% year-on-year in January, matching forecasts and reinforcing steady price pressures.
In February, Canada’s participation rate edged down to 64.9%, slipping from the prior 65%
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Canada’s labour force participation rate slipped to 64.9% in February, from 65%, reflecting fewer working-age Canadians.
February saw Canada’s employment fall by 83.9K, missing forecasts of a 10K increase
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Canada’s February employment fell 83.9K, missing the 10K gain forecast by 93.9K overall.
Canada’s unemployment rate reached 6.7%, slightly exceeding the 6.6% forecast during February labour market reporting
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Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.7% in February, slightly above the 6.6% forecast, data shows.
ING’s Chris Turner says rising dollar-priced energy costs weigh on European firms, pushing EUR/USD below 1.1500
Written on March 13, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by
EUR/USD slipped below 1.1500 as energy costs and widening eurozone spreads pressured sentiment; key support near 1.1400.
Italy’s year-on-year, calendar-adjusted industrial output fell 0.6% in January, undershooting the 0.8% expectation
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Italy’s working-day adjusted industrial output fell 0.6% year-on-year in January, missing the 0.8% forecast.
Italy’s seasonally adjusted monthly industrial production fell 0.6%, missing expectations of a 0.3% rise inferably
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Italy’s seasonally adjusted industrial output fell 0.6% in January, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says the Australian dollar gains from RBA hike bets and rising oil prices
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Australian Dollar gains on RBA tightening bets and higher energy exports; oil spike risks recession-driven declines.
Commerzbank’s analyst says fresh US Section 301 probes aim to replace invalidated tariffs, extending uncertainty
Written on March 13, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by
US launches Section 301 probes to replace expiring Section 122 tariffs, sustaining trade uncertainty and mid-year FX volatility.
