Monthly Archives: March 2026
RBC economists expect flat January Canadian GDP, autos and housing weak, energy and retail offset December rise
Written on March 28, 2026 at 4:31 am, by davin
RBC economists predict near-flat January GDP, citing autos and housing weakness, with a February rebound expected.
Geopolitical unease lifts silver near $68.50, though higher yields and macro uncertainty keep it range-bound
Written on March 28, 2026 at 4:30 am, by davin
Silver steadied near $68.50 as Middle East risks lifted inflation fears, supporting rates, dollar, and volatility.
Following weak UK figures, GBP/JPY stabilises as yen intervention worries intensify near USD/JPY’s 160.00 level
Written on March 28, 2026 at 4:01 am, by davin
GBP/JPY steadied as Yen strengthened on intervention fears; UK retail sales offered limited support for sterling.
US consumers’ one-year inflation expectations, per UoM, rose to 3.8%, exceeding the 3.4% forecast
Written on March 28, 2026 at 4:00 am, by davin
US one-year consumer inflation expectations rose to 3.8% in March, surpassing 3.4% forecasts by 0.4 points.
In March, America’s Michigan Consumer Expectations Index reached 51.7, undershooting forecasts of 54.1
Written on March 28, 2026 at 3:30 am, by davin
University of Michigan Consumer Expectations Index fell to 51.7 in March, under forecast 54.1, signaling weaker sentiment.
UoM reported US five-year consumer inflation expectations matched forecasts, holding at 3.2% in March
Written on March 28, 2026 at 3:30 am, by davin
U.S. five-year consumer inflation expectations held at 3.2% in March, matching forecasts and signaling steady outlook.
In March, the US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index hit 53.3, falling short of the 54 forecast
Written on March 28, 2026 at 3:01 am, by davin
U.S. University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 53.3 in March, missing the 54 forecast.
Commerzbank’s Stamer says Iran-war energy shocks lift eurozone inflation above 3% in 2026, nearing 2% by 2027
Written on March 28, 2026 at 3:00 am, by davin
Commerzbank adds Iran war energy shock; sees eurozone headline inflation above 3% in 2026, returning to 2% by 2027.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says rising oil and falling assets worsen risk sentiment, boosting Dollar via funding demand
Written on March 28, 2026 at 2:31 am, by davin
Rising oil and war risks weaken markets; dollar strengthens as funding stress grows, prolonging restrictive central-bank policies.
MUFG’s Halpenny expects Hormuz constraints, as Trump limits energy-attack pauses and Iran signals minimally on tankers
Written on March 28, 2026 at 2:30 am, by davin
MUFG says limited pause and ten-tanker passage won’t ease Hormuz constraints; Brent could surge, markets risk-off.
