Monthly Archives: March 2026
WTI crude rises beyond $85 as escalating Middle East turmoil drives oil prices higher further
Written on March 7, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Oil surged as Middle East conflict persists; WTI hit $85, Brent $87.80; officials warn $150 possible.
ABN AMRO sees Eurozone and German output rebounding, yet energy threats and weaker German orders ahead
Written on March 7, 2026 at 2:50 am, by
ABN AMRO sees eurozone production rebounding, despite energy headwinds; German orders dip, defence and demand support recovery.
GBP/JPY remains steady as traders rethink BoE and BoJ paths amid oil-driven inflation pressures from US-Iran tensions
Written on March 7, 2026 at 2:22 am, by
GBP/JPY steadied near 210.70 as US-Iran tensions lifted oil, curbed BoE cuts, and delayed BoJ hikes.
US payrolls fell 92,000 in February, BLS reported, missing forecasts of a 59,000 increase
Written on March 7, 2026 at 2:21 am, by
February US payrolls fell 92,000; unemployment rose to 4.4%, wages up 3.8%, dollar steadied.
January saw US yearly retail sales growth rise from 2.4% previously to 3.2%
Written on March 7, 2026 at 1:51 am, by
US retail sales growth accelerated to 3.2% year-on-year in January, rising from 2.4% previously.
January saw US retail sales excluding autos match expectations, recording no monthly change at 0%
Written on March 7, 2026 at 1:50 am, by
US January retail sales excluding autos were flat at 0% month-on-month, matching forecasts, signaling steady consumer demand.
In January, America’s Retail Sales Control Group rose to 0.3%, recovering from a prior -0.1%
Written on March 7, 2026 at 1:21 am, by
US retail sales control group rose 0.3% in January, rebounding from -0.1% prior, a 0.4-point improvement.
In February, US Nonfarm Payrolls fell by 92K, undershooting the expected 59K, according to reports
Written on March 7, 2026 at 1:20 am, by
US February nonfarm payrolls fell 92,000, missing forecasts for a 59,000 rise, signaling weaker job growth.
In February, US average weekly hours aligned with expectations, recording 34.3 hours for workers
Written on March 7, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
February US average weekly hours held at 34.3, matching forecasts, indicating typical weekly hours across measured employees.
America’s February monthly average hourly earnings rose 0.4%, exceeding the 0.3% forecast estimate
Written on March 7, 2026 at 12:50 am, by
US average hourly earnings rose 0.4% in February, beating forecasts of 0.3% and signalling faster wage growth.
