Monthly Archives: March 2026
US ISM manufacturing PMI exceeded forecasts, reaching 52.4 versus 51.8 expected, indicating improved factory activity
Written on March 3, 2026 at 4:51 am, by
February’s US ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.4, beating 51.8 forecasts, signaling continued sector expansion.
US ISM manufacturing employment index reached 48.8 in February, improving from the prior 48.1
Written on March 3, 2026 at 4:50 am, by
U.S. ISM Manufacturing Employment Index rose to 48.8 in February, up from January’s 48.1 reading.
ECB policymaker Martin Kocher urged readiness for swift interest-rate moves either up or down, during a WSJ interview
Written on March 3, 2026 at 4:21 am, by
ECB’s Kocher says rates may shift quickly; uncertainty and possible oil disruptions could alter inflation outlook.
Commerzbank’s Dr Vincent Stamer says rising oil-led inflation will cut eurozone GDP growth by over 0.1 points
Written on March 3, 2026 at 4:20 am, by
Commerzbank warns higher oil prices boost inflation, may cut eurozone GDP growth, with uncertain rebound next year.
In February, US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI reached 51.6, beating the expected 51.2 at release
Written on March 3, 2026 at 3:51 am, by
U.S. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6 in February, beating forecasts of 51.2, signaling expansion.
US oil shares surge as traders flock to gold amid escalating US-Israel tensions with Iran and Hormuz risks
Written on March 3, 2026 at 3:50 am, by
US oil shares surged premarket as Iran moved to close Hormuz; WTI jumped over 7%.
In February, Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 51, up from 50.4 previously
Written on March 3, 2026 at 3:21 am, by
Canada’s S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.0 in February from 50.4, signaling expansion in activity.
On revived Middle East tensions, Manthey says LME aluminium hit a one-month high, lifting regional premiums
Written on March 3, 2026 at 3:20 am, by
LME aluminium hit one-month high on Middle East tension; premiums, freight and Hormuz disruption risks watched closely.
Safe-haven Dollar buying lifts USD/JPY near 157.50, approaching February’s 157.66 peak, preserving a bullish tone
Written on March 3, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
USD/JPY nears 157.50 as Dollar gains on risk aversion; BoJ tightening cautious, US data loom.
Rabobank says Trumpism ties Iran strikes to controlling resources, shaping energy flows that China depends on
Written on March 3, 2026 at 2:51 am, by
Rabobank says Iran strikes fit Trumpist strategy: control energy and materials critical to China, securing US dominance.
