Monthly Archives: March 2026
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 davin
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 davin
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to 2.7% in January, slightly above forecasts of 2.6%, report showed.
In January, Japan’s jobs-to-applicants ratio came in at 1.18, missing the 1.19 forecast
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
Japan’s jobs-to-applicants ratio fell to 1.18 in January, missing expectations and signaling slightly fewer openings.
USD/JPY rises near 157.35 as strong US data lifts dollar; attention turns to BoJ Governor Ueda speech
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
USD/JPY climbed near three-week highs on strong US data, while markets awaited BOJ remarks amid conflict worries.
Commerzbank says PBoC lifted 20% forward reserves, easing short CNY costs and curbing appreciation amid declines
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:22 am, by davin
PBOC scraps 20% FX forward reserve March 2, easing short CNY costs and tempering yuan strength.
After touching 1.3310, GBP/USD recovered from 11-week lows, ending near 1.3400 amid Iran-driven selling pressure
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:21 am, by davin
GBP/USD hit 11-week low, rebounded; BoE split hold, UK politics and key technical levels guided outlook.
AUD/JPY rebounds, climbing 0.38% to 111.62 as Bullock’s hawkish RBA tone lifts Aussie amid risk aversion
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
AUD/JPY rose 0.38% on Bullock’s hawkish RBA tone; bullish setup targets 111.70, 112.00, 112.82.
Societe Generale analysts say China can manage U.S.–Iran oil tensions, despite Iran supplying most imports
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:50 am, by davin
After June 2025 US strikes, Iran sent 94% of exports to China; Beijing relies on reserves.
USDX Holds Gains as Middle East Tensions Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:48 am, by casandra
The USDX steadies near 98.5 after a sharp rally, supported by safe-haven flows and rising energy prices that may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. | VT Markets
Governor Bullock said February’s rate rise was justified by data, while Middle East tensions increase uncertainty
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:21 am, by davin
Bullock said February rate rise was justified; inflation remains high, labour tight, and every meeting live.
