Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid Middle East tensions, Sterling rose above 1.3450 as a weaker US Dollar persisted, Trump said war neared end
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
Pound Sterling edged higher as weak US Dollar persisted amid Middle East tensions; Trump suggested war’s end.
ING economists report Hungary’s February inflation fell to 1.4%, complicating rates amid energy costs, fuel, weaker forint
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:50 am, by
Hungary’s inflation hit 1.4% in February; core 2.1%. ING expects inflation above 3% soon, 4% end-2026.
WTI crude dips to about $82.30 as G7 weighs reserve release and IEA convenes emergency talks
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
WTI slips near $82.30 as G7 weighs strategic oil reserve release amid heightened Strait of Hormuz tensions.
On Tuesday, gold trades above $5,200, supported by weaker dollar and yields after $5,000 rebound
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
Gold rose 1.63% to $5,222 as dollar and yields fell amid US-Iran war uncertainty.
Cautious markets and a softer Dollar lift EUR/USD near 1.1645, extending Euro gains for third day
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:51 am, by
EUR/USD rose near 1.1645 as dollar softened, Iran war tensions persisted, oil fell, central banks cautious.
Japan’s Economy Minister Akazawa told Reuters he raised energy conditions and potential oil reserve releases with G7 ministers
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:50 am, by
Japan’s Akazawa says G7 discussed potential oil reserve releases as ministers plan measures to stabilize global energy supplies.
Nordea’s chief analyst says Sweden’s recovery remains intact despite January GDP drop, with services growing
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
Sweden’s January GDP fell 1.1% monthly; war uncertainty likely keeps Riksbank cautious, wait-and-see stance.
Haddad says NOK lags as oil falls, while February inflation exceeds Norges Bank forecasts, challenging cuts
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:20 am, by
Norwegian krone weak as oil falls; February inflation eased but stayed above Norges Bank forecasts, muddying outlook.
AUD/USD climbs to 0.7125, aided by firmer Australian yields, as a weaker US dollar underpins momentum
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
AUD/USD rose to 0.7125 as USD softened; China surplus surged; RBA hike odds rose; yields hit 5%.
Nomura expects the ECB to keep rates unchanged until 2026, if energy futures return pre-conflict levels
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:50 am, by
Nomura expects ECB rates steady through 2026, but sustained higher energy prices could force multiple hikes.
