Monthly Archives: March 2026
Trump cautioned Iran that heavier strikes loom, while Rubio urged Americans evacuate amid looming attack intensification
Written on March 3, 2026 at 2:20 pm, by
Trump warns of “big wave” as U.S. braces for Iran attacks; Middle East alert lifts gold.
An IRGC commander said Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz and target transiting ships, Reuters reported
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by
IRGC adviser says Iran closed Strait of Hormuz, threatens ships; gold jumps, oil slips slightly.
Australian building permits fell 15.7% year-on-year, reversing a prior 0.4% annual rise reported earlier
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by
Australia’s building permits declined 15.7% year-on-year in January, reversing December’s 0.4% rise, signaling fewer approvals.
Gold Advances as Strait of Hormuz Conflict Broadens
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:30 pm, by casandra
Gold rises for a fifth straight session as escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran and the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz deepen geopolitical and inflation risks. | VT Markets
Amid US-Iran tensions, gold trades near $5,330, supported by safe-haven buying, awaiting Federal Reserve commentary
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:21 pm, by
Gold climbs on Middle East war fears, oil-driven inflation risks, and reduced Fed cut expectations outlook.
Fourth-quarter Japanese capital spending rose 6.5%, exceeding the 3% forecast, indicating stronger investment activity
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:20 pm, by
Japan’s fourth-quarter capital spending rose 6.5%, beating the 3% forecast by 3.5 percentage points.
February saw Japan’s monetary base fall 10.6% year-on-year, underperforming expectations of a 10.2% decline
Written on March 3, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by
Japan’s monetary base dropped 10.6% in February, undershooting forecasts and contracting 0.4 points more than expected.
Japan’s fourth-quarter capital spending fell 10.6%, missing forecasts that had anticipated a 3% increase
Written on March 3, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by
Japan’s Q4 capital spending plunged 10.6%, far below expectations, signalling a sharper-than-forecast drop in business investment.
Fourth-quarter Japanese capital expenditure grew 6.5%, surpassing forecasts of 3%, indicating stronger-than-expected investment activity
Written on March 3, 2026 at 12:21 pm, by
Japan’s fourth-quarter capital spending rose 6.5%, surpassing the 3% forecast by 3.5 percentage points.
In January, Japan’s unemployment rate reached 2.7%, marginally exceeding forecasts of 2.6% amid labour market shifts
Written on March 3, 2026 at 12:20 pm, by
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to 2.7% in January, slightly above forecasts of 2.6%, report showed.
