Monthly Archives: March 2026
New Zealand’s annual electronic card retail sales increased to 1.5%, up from 0.4% previously in February
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
New Zealand electronic card retail sales increased 1.5% year-on-year in February, accelerating from 0.4% previously.
New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales rose monthly, improving from -1.1% previously to 1.4% in February
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
New Zealand’s electronic card retail sales climbed 1.4% in February, reversing January’s 1.1% decline.
In February, New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell to 48, down from the prior 50.9
Written on March 15, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
New Zealand’s BusinessNZ PSI fell to 48.0 in February from 50.9, signalling contraction in services activity.
The White House plans to unveil allied coalition escorts safeguarding ships through the Strait of Hormuz corridor
Written on March 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm, by josephine
Trump urges allies to join coalition escorting ships through Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats, talks continue.
Week Ahead: Oil and Interest Rates Standoff
Written on March 15, 2026 at 9:23 pm, by josephine
As war risk keeps oil prices elevated, traders are reassessing inflation, Fed rate cuts and the outlook for gold, stocks, crypto and FX. | VT Markets
South Korea and Japan consider Trump’s Hormuz security request, pledging close US talks before deciding after review
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:02 am, by josephine
South Korea weighs Hormuz role; Japan cites legal hurdles as Trump urges allies, oil prices threatened.
Israel’s military reports via X that it has launched extensive strikes in a wave across western Iran
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:01 am, by josephine
IDF reports extensive western Iran strikes as Iran launches missiles, threatens Netanyahu; markets turn risk-off, oil rises.
Trump says no Iran deal yet, warns Kharg Island may face renewed strikes, urges allies safeguard Hormuz Strait
Written on March 15, 2026 at 4:00 am, by josephine
Trump says Iran deal not ready; US hit Kharg Island, vows strong Hormuz sweep, urges allied warships.
Trump said US hit Kharg Island military sites, warning Iran’s oil facilities might be targeted if disruption continues
Written on March 14, 2026 at 5:03 am, by josephine
Trump says US struck Iran’s Kharg Island military targets, warns oil sites next amid Hormuz tensions.
After four bearish sessions, EUR/USD closed near 1.1400, falling under 200-day SMA, ending weekly lower
Written on March 14, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
Euro slumped 1.74% weekly, breaking key averages; bearish momentum targets 1.1400, then 1.1300 support levels.
