Monthly Archives: March 2026
Starmer says prolonged Middle East conflict could worsen economic impacts, and government consults partners to mitigate effects
Written on March 9, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by davin
Starmer says UK in constant talks to curb economic fallout from Middle East conflict; monitoring energy prices daily.
Deutsche Bank economist Sanjay Raja assesses BoE and UK Government responses to varying energy-shock scenarios
Written on March 9, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by davin
Deutsche Bank outlines three UK energy-shock scenarios, differing on timing of Bank of England cuts and fiscal support.
March sees Eurozone Sentix investor confidence fall to -3.1, reversing from February’s 4.2 reading
Written on March 9, 2026 at 11:20 pm, by davin
Eurozone Sentix confidence turns negative as Iran war escalates, disrupting energy markets; euro slips amid uncertainty.
Eurozone Sentix investor confidence dropped to -3.1 in March, reversing from the previous 4.2
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Eurozone Sentix confidence dropped to -3.1 in March from 4.2, slipping from positive into negative.
Rising oil prices tied to Middle East conflict bolster the US dollar, pressuring high-yielding emerging-market currencies
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Middle East conflict lifted oil, boosting dollar and yields; carry trades unwind, pressuring emerging currencies, volatility rising.
Middle East war risks push the S&P 500 down, extending falls from January highs after a gap lower
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
S&P 500 declines from January highs; fifth-wave correction targets 6,370–6,500, with 6,772 breakout invalidating bearish view.
With oil rising, inflation worries return as Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures fall in Europe
Written on March 9, 2026 at 10:21 pm, by davin
Dow futures drop as oil tops $113 on Iran conflict; Hormuz closed, output cuts fuel inflation fears.
Oil-fuelled inflation worries limit rate-cut expectations, supporting the dollar as gold stays weak below $5,100
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Gold steadies near $5,100 as Iran conflict, Hormuz fears and risk-off mood boost haven demand.
Singapore’s foreign reserves slipped month-on-month, falling to 416.1B in February from 417B previously
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by davin
Singapore’s foreign reserves slipped to $416.1 billion in February, down $0.9 billion from January’s $417.0 billion.
UOB’s researchers report February’s US job market weakened: non-farm payrolls fell 92,000, participation declined sharply
Written on March 9, 2026 at 9:21 pm, by davin
US February payrolls dropped 92,000, unemployment hit 4.4%, participation dipped, private losses led, wages rose.
