Monthly Archives: March 2026
China’s RatingDog Manufacturing PMI far exceeded forecasts, reaching 62.1 versus expectations of 50.1 in February
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by
China’s Ratingdog Manufacturing PMI jumped to 62.1 in February, far above the 50.1 forecast, signaling expansion.
China’s NBS non-manufacturing PMI came in at 49.5, undershooting forecasts of 49.8 in February
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:21 pm, by
China’s NBS non-manufacturing PMI fell to 49.5 in February, missing forecasts and signaling contraction.
China’s NBS manufacturing PMI recorded 49 in February, falling short of the 49.1 forecast flagged by analysts
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by
China’s February NBS manufacturing PMI fell to 49, missing expectations, signaling continued contraction in factory activity.
Nikkei Pulls Back as Global Risk Tone Weakens
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:10 pm, by casandra
Japan’s Nikkei drops to a one-month low as escalating Middle East conflict triggers a global risk-off move and heavy selling in technology stocks.
EUR/USD stays pressured under 1.1600 after failing to build on a rebound, risking further declines
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by
EUR/USD slips below 1.1600 as Middle East conflict, firm dollar, energy risks keep euro pressured.
After Australia’s GDP release, AUD/USD stays pressured, trading near 0.7010 in Asia for a second loss
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by
AUD/USD slips near 0.7010 as strong Australian GDP clashes with softer PMIs and firmer US dollar.
Japan’s Jibun Bank Services PMI hit the expected 53.8 in February, matching forecasts closely
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by
Japan’s February Jibun Bank Services PMI held at 53.8 as expected, signaling continued growth above 50.
New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price Index climbed to 4.2%, rising from 2% in the previous month
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by
New Zealand’s ANZ Commodity Price Index rose 4.2% in February, accelerating from January’s 2% increase.
Trump stated U.S. naval forces would insure and escort Gulf shipping after Iranian disruption of Hormuz passage
Written on March 4, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
Trump says US Navy will insure, escort ships after Iran largely shuts Strait of Hormuz.
Near $5,100, gold weakens in Asia as Middle East tensions and firmer dollar curb rate-cut hopes
Written on March 4, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
Gold slips to $5,100 as strong US dollar, fewer rate-cut bets outweigh Middle East tensions.
