Monthly Archives: March 2026
In February, South Korea’s annual import prices shifted from a 1.2% fall to 1.2% rise
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:07 am, by josephine
South Korea’s import prices rose 1.2% year-on-year in February, reversing January’s 1.2% annual decline.
Commerzbank’s Henry Hao says China began 2026 resiliently, supported by industry, exports, infrastructure, despite property weakness
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:06 am, by josephine
Early-2026 China growth looks firm on exports, industry and infrastructure, but property remains weak amid risks.
NZD/USD rebounds near 0.5860 after four losing sessions, as robust Chinese data boosts prospects
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:05 am, by josephine
NZD/USD steadied near 0.5860 after four-day slide, buoyed by strong China data and improved risk sentiment.
Following Iran strike assessment, the US dollar retreats; investors await Fed and ECB decisions, monitoring Hormuz tensions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:04 am, by josephine
Dollar slips after Kharg Island strike; majors steady ahead of central bank meetings amid elevated oil, stable gold.
As the US Dollar weakens, USD/CHF retreats near 0.7869, while markets await SNB and Fed decisions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 3:04 am, by josephine
USD/CHF dips as dollar weakens; Swiss franc gains on safe-haven demand ahead of SNB, Fed decisions.
Buoyed by robust Chinese figures and rate-rise expectations, NZD/USD recovers, hovering near 0.5850, up 1.42%
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:08 am, by josephine
NZD/USD rebounds near 0.5850 as China data, improving risk appetite, and softer USD support gains.
As the US Dollar steadies, the Euro rises near 1.1500, with Fed and ECB decisions awaited
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:08 am, by josephine
EUR/USD rebounds as dollar rally pauses; US-Iran tensions, central bank guidance and oil-inflation risks cap gains.
USD/JPY slips to 159.20 as yen strengthens, ahead of Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan decisions amid inflation worries
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:07 am, by josephine
USD/JPY slipped to 159.20 as markets awaited Fed and BoJ decisions, with yen firming and inflation risks.
As Iran risk fears ease, WTI crude drops over 3%, slipping from 100 towards 95 per barrel
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:06 am, by josephine
WTI crude slid over 3% Monday, retreating from panic-driven highs as SPR talk and demand fears grew.
Trump urged allies to assist the US in Strait of Hormuz talks, noting Iran’s limited options remaining
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:05 am, by josephine
Trump urges allies to aid US in Hormuz talks, claiming mine ships destroyed and Iran nearly out.