Monthly Archives: March 2026
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.
Danske Bank says oil stays near $100 as Middle East tensions and Hormuz disruptions threaten supply and sentiment
Written on March 13, 2026 at 8:21 pm, by
Oil hovered near $100 amid Hormuz disruptions, Iran threats, IEA reserve release, and U.S. Russian-oil waiver.
In February, Spain’s harmonised consumer inflation matched expectations, holding steady at 2.5% year-on-year

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by
Spain’s HICP inflation rose 2.5% year-on-year in February, matching forecasts, according to FXStreet’s reporting team.
In February, Spain’s harmonised consumer price index rose 0.4% month-on-month, matching expectations

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by
Spain’s February HICP inflation rose 0.4% month-on-month, matching forecasts, according to FXStreet’s latest report.
Spain’s February monthly consumer price index rose 0.4%, matching expectations and remaining consistent with forecasts

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:21 pm, by
Spain’s February CPI rose 0.4% month-on-month, matching forecasts, with no additional details reported.
In February, Spain’s annual consumer inflation matched expectations, with the CPI rising by 2.3%

Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:20 pm, by
Spain’s CPI rose 2.3% year-on-year in February, matching forecasts; the report provided no additional details.
During European trading, WTI stayed near $95.60 per barrel as Australia and Japan released oil reserves
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
WTI hovers near $95.60 as Australia, Japan tap reserves amid Iran conflict and Hormuz closure threats.
BNP Paribas says Iran conflict may revive inflation, limiting ECB cuts; hikes possible, though caution expected in moderate cases
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by
Eurozone disinflation enabled ECB rate cuts, but Iran conflict could lift energy prices, reviving inflation and hikes.
Amid USD strength and Middle East tensions, gold slips near its low before forthcoming US PCE figures

Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:21 pm, by
Gold retreats as dollar, yields rise on Middle East tensions, oil-fueled inflation fears; eyes PCE data.
French inflation excluding tobacco rose 0.6% month-on-month in February, compared with a previous -0.4% reading

Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:20 pm, by
France’s inflation excluding tobacco rose 0.6% in February, reversing January’s 0.4% decline, data showed.