Monthly Archives: March 2026
Japan’s February producer price inflation came in at 2%, undershooting forecasts of 2.1%, year-on-year
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by
Japan’s February PPI rose 2% year-on-year, slightly below 2.1% forecast; article includes risk disclaimers.
Lagarde says volatility and uncertainty are unexpectedly high, while the ECB will take steps to curb inflation
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by
Lagarde says volatility is surprising; ECB prepared to act, manage inflation, avoid 2022 levels, rates uncertain.
NVIDIA’s Huang Pitches Trillion-Dollar AI Buildout
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:22 pm, by casandra
NVIDIA at 183.69 (+1.08%) as Huang says AI buildout needs trillions more. Layoff headlines clash with job-creation claims. | VT Markets
Reuters reports US Central Command said American forces eliminated multiple Iranian vessels, including 16 minelayers, near Hormuz Strait
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by
US Central Command said US forces destroyed Iranian minelayers near Hormuz; oil fell and markets weighed risk-on/off.
Nasdaq has ranged sideways for three months; after a low retest, an impulsive rally suggests correction ending
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by
Nasdaq 100 consolidates; Monday’s impulse suggests wave ii rally, targeting highs near 25,200–26,200 after pullback.
Ahead of US CPI data, gold trades around $5,190 in Asia, stabilising after Middle East tensions eased
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
Gold holds near $5,190 ahead of US CPI, as Middle East tensions and oil risks shape sentiment.
Risk-off sentiment pushes USD/JPY up nearly 0.25%, hovering near 158, despite Trump suggesting easing tensions
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by
USD/JPY rebounds to 158.07 after 157.27 low; momentum builds, but bearish risks persist amid key levels.
MUFG analyst Lee Hardman says robust Chinese trade and a stronger PBoC fix underpin the yuan
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by
China’s February exports beat forecasts despite US tariffs, while a stronger PBOC fixing helped support renminbi.
US API weekly crude inventories fell by 1.7 million, undershooting forecasts of a 1.4 million rise
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by
US crude oil inventories fell 1.7 million barrels, defying forecasts for a 1.4 million barrel rise, API reported.
Late US trade saw NZD/USD near 0.5930, with the Kiwi relinquishing earlier gains and reversing direction
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:51 am, by
NZD/USD slipped to 0.5930 as USD rebounded; oil volatility and upcoming US, NZ data steer direction.
