Monthly Archives: March 2026
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says policymakers will decide each meeting, judging inflation effects from rising petrol prices
Written on March 6, 2026 at 4:20 am, by davin
Barkin said Fed will decide meeting-by-meeting, watching gas-driven inflation, productivity, jobs, tariffs, and balance-sheet reduction.
Despite energy price shocks, the yen stays firm as BoJ rate-rise expectations persist, possibly by April
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
Japan’s yen holds steady after energy shock, backed by expectations the Bank of Japan will raise rates.
US employers reported 48,307 February job cuts, down 55% monthly and 72% yearly, as hiring plans weakened
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:50 am, by davin
US employers announced 48.307K February job cuts, down sharply; AI cited in 4.680K layoffs.
In January, America’s yearly import price index slipped to -0.1%, easing from 0% previously
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:21 am, by davin
U.S. Import Price Index slipped 0.1% year-on-year in January, easing from 0% previously, turning negative.
Continuing unemployment claims in the United States reached 1.868 million, exceeding the 1.85 million forecast in February
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:20 am, by davin
Continuing US jobless claims reached 1.868 million, exceeding the 1.85 million forecast by 18,000 claims.
Fourth-quarter US unit labour costs reached 2.8%, far exceeding expectations of 0.2%
Written on March 6, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
US unit labour costs jumped 2.8% in Q4, far above the 0.2% forecast, FXStreet reported.
In January, America’s annual export price index eased to 2.6%, down from 3.1% previously
Written on March 6, 2026 at 2:50 am, by davin
US export prices rose 2.6% year-on-year in January, easing from 3.1% previously, FXStreet reported.
On 27 February, US initial jobless claims totalled 213K, undershooting forecasts of 215K
Written on March 6, 2026 at 2:21 am, by davin
US initial jobless claims fell to 213,000 in week ending 27 February, slightly below 215,000 forecast.
January sees US import prices rise 0.2% month-on-month, aligning with economists’ expectations and projections
Written on March 6, 2026 at 2:20 am, by davin
US Import Price Index increased 0.2% in January, matching expectations as import costs saw modest monthly rise.
The US four-week average of initial jobless claims fell to 215.75K, down from 220.25K
Written on March 6, 2026 at 1:51 am, by davin
Four-week average US initial jobless claims fell to 215.75K by Feb 27, down 4.5K from 220.25K.
