Monthly Archives: March 2026
Standard Chartered’s Talha Nadeem expects CBRT caution and a pause, as Middle East conflict threatens Türkiye’s inflation, outlook
Written on March 6, 2026 at 1:21 am, by
Standard Chartered now expects CBRT to hold 37% in March amid conflict risks, inflation.
Russia’s central bank reserves increased to $811.1B, compared with the previous $797.2B reported
Written on March 6, 2026 at 12:51 am, by
Russia’s central bank reserves rose to $811.1bn from $797.2bn, increasing by $13.9bn overall.
Despite uncertainty, ECB Governing Council remains confident about inflation trends, according to February meeting accounts
Written on March 6, 2026 at 12:50 am, by
ECB February accounts: data matched projections; shocks visible but expected; rates steady amid uncertainty; inflation undershoots target.
WTI futures rise 2% near $76, yet struggle above it as Middle East tensions show easing
Written on March 6, 2026 at 12:21 am, by
WTI rises 2% near $76 as Middle East tensions ease; Iran signals nuclear concessions, inflation worries persist.
Commerzbank’s Charlie Lay says surging global oil prices weaken the rupee, lifting USD/INR beyond 92.00
Written on March 6, 2026 at 12:20 am, by
Rupee hits record low above 92 as oil surges; RBI limits volatility, USD/INR seen 90–92.
US Challenger job cuts in February dropped to 48.307K, down from the prior 108.435K level
Written on March 5, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
US Challenger job cuts dropped to 48.307K in February, down from 108.435K in January, a 60.128K decrease.
Around 0.5920, NZD/USD slips 0.32%, pressured by a firmer US Dollar and RBNZ rate expectations
Written on March 5, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by
NZD/USD slips to 0.5920 as stronger US data lifts Dollar, delaying Fed cuts; RBNZ stays dovish.
Mexico’s consumer confidence edged up to 44.5, improving slightly from the prior 44.3 reading in February
Written on March 5, 2026 at 11:21 pm, by
Mexico’s consumer confidence index edged up to 44.5 in February from 44.3, signaling modest improvement.
Mexico’s seasonally adjusted consumer confidence rose from 44 to 44.4, improving from prior levels
Written on March 5, 2026 at 11:20 pm, by
Mexico’s consumer confidence edged up in February, rising to 44.4 from 44, signaling improved sentiment.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister rejects claims Tehran would quit its nuclear programme for an attractive US offer
Written on March 5, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by
Iran denies abandoning nuclear program for US incentives; deputy says remark referred to earlier talks; oil rebounds.
