Monthly Archives: March 2026
March saw Germany’s IFO expectations match forecasts, holding steady at 86 without deviation
Written on March 25, 2026 at 9:00 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo expectations index held steady at 86 in March, matching forecasts and signaling unchanged sentiment.
Germany’s IFO Current Assessment rose to 86.7, surpassing the 86 forecast, reported for March figures
Written on March 25, 2026 at 9:00 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo current assessment index rose to 86.7 in March, beating forecasts by 0.7 points.
In March, Germany’s IFO Business Climate rose to 88.6, exceeding forecasts of 86.1
Written on March 25, 2026 at 8:31 pm, by
Germany’s Ifo business climate index climbed to 88.6 in March, beating expectations of 86.1 overall.
Switzerland’s ZEW expectations index dropped sharply, falling from 9.8 previously to -35 in March
Written on March 25, 2026 at 8:30 pm, by
Switzerland’s ZEW expectations index fell sharply in March, sliding from 9.8 to -35, signaling weaker outlook.
Gold stays higher under $4,600, as de-escalation optimism curbs expectations for additional interest-rate increases
Written on March 25, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by
Gold edged higher in Europe but stayed under $4,600 as US–Iran tensions eased, keeping volatility elevated.
US equity futures climb in Europe amid US-Iran peace hopes, with Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 higher
Written on March 25, 2026 at 8:00 pm, by
US stock futures rose after Middle East truce proposal reports, despite denials, ahead of key earnings.
BNY’s Geoff Yu says European central banks may underdeliver hikes as households weaken; discretionary lags, utilities lead
Written on March 25, 2026 at 7:31 pm, by
Developed market central banks may not deliver all priced hikes as demand weakens; stagflation risks rise. Utilities outperform.
Deutsche Bank’s Sanjay Raja says UK inflation met forecasts; services costs lifted core CPI, challenging BoE
Written on March 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm, by
UK inflation hit 3% as expected; core and services stayed firm, limiting rate cuts amid rising costs.
WTI trades around $88 per barrel in Europe, stabilising after losses as US-Iran talks draw focus
Written on March 25, 2026 at 7:01 pm, by
WTI rebounded near $88, then eased as truce talks eased fears; Saudi exports rose, US stocks built.
Despite uncertainty surrounding US-Iran talks, optimism persists in forex markets, with traders maintaining upbeat sentiment overall
Written on March 25, 2026 at 7:00 pm, by
European markets edge higher; ceasefire and Hormuz reopening reports watched, ahead of Germany IFO and US trade prices.
