Monthly Archives: March 2026
Equities reduce losses and Bitcoin recovers as IG’s Chris Beauchamp says traders reassess geopolitical risks cautiously
Written on March 3, 2026 at 7:21 am, by
Traders grew cautious on geopolitics; stocks steadied, oil swung, U.S. indices safer; bitcoin rose above $60,000.
Sterling dips near 1.3400 as Middle East conflict drives risk aversion, lifting the US Dollar
Written on March 3, 2026 at 7:20 am, by
GBP/USD drops 0.49% as Middle East tensions and weaker risk appetite boost safe-haven US Dollar demand.
HSBC Asset Management sees emerging markets turning structurally bullish, citing South Africa’s improving finances and credibility
Written on March 3, 2026 at 6:51 am, by
HSBC says South Africa’s improving finances, credible policies, and strong markets signal a more supportive emerging-market phase.
Risk assets hint at shifting momentum, with bullish Bitcoin and Indian equities as commodities and precious metals diverge sharply
Written on March 3, 2026 at 6:50 am, by
Risk assets turn bullish: Bitcoin, Nifty and banks eye breakouts, while gold and silver risk reversal.
Amid US-Iran conflict, USD strengthens, lifting USD/CAD while CAD weakens and oil prices surge sharply
Written on March 3, 2026 at 6:21 am, by
USD/CAD climbs to 1.3680 amid US-Iran conflict risk-off, oil surge; Canadian PMI improves, US data awaited.
February saw US manufacturing growth ease, as ISM PMI slipped to 52.4, above 51.8 forecasts
Written on March 3, 2026 at 6:20 am, by
US manufacturing expanded slower in February; PMI 52.4. Employment contracted, prices surged. Dollar held firm; USD Index rose.
OCBC strategists say UK political risks depress Sterling sentiment, though macroeconomic conditions still offer underlying support
Written on March 3, 2026 at 5:53 am, by
UK political turmoil pressures sterling; volatility elevated as fiscal risks, easing inflation, and potential BoE cuts shape outlook.
Risk-off sentiment from Middle East conflict drives US Dollar demand, pushing GBP/USD down towards 1.3400
Written on March 3, 2026 at 5:52 am, by
GBP/USD dips near 1.3400 as Middle East tensions boost dollar demand; UK politics and BoE odds shift.
In February, US ISM manufacturing prices paid exceeded forecasts, rising from 59.5 expected to 70.5 actual
Written on March 3, 2026 at 5:21 am, by
ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid surged to 70.5 in February, beating 59.5 forecast, signaling intensifying input cost pressures.
In February, the US ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index slipped to 55.8 from 57.1 unchanged
Written on March 3, 2026 at 5:20 am, by
US ISM Manufacturing New Orders Index slipped to 55.8 in February, down from previous 57.1 reading.
