Monthly Archives: March 2026
Australia’s Energy Minister announced up to 762 million litres from reserves to offset Iran-related fuel disruptions
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:09 am, by josephine
Australia will release 762 million litres of fuel, easing stockholding rules to manage Iran conflict disruptions.
Intervention worries lift the yen slightly; USD/JPY eases in Asia, ending three-day rise near 159.40-159.45
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:06 am, by josephine
USD/JPY retreats from 159.45 high on intervention talk; strong dollar, oil risks keep pair supported.
S&P 500 Faces A Harder Macro Backdrop
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:05 am, by josephine
SP500 holds near 6690 as oil nears $100, rate-cut hopes fade, and stagflation risks weigh on equities. | VT Markets
Amid Asian trade, the Australian dollar strengthens near 0.7090 as markets anticipate a March RBA hike
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:03 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7090 as markets price RBA rate hike odds; traders await key US inflation data.
Reuters poll finds most economists expect the RBA to lift Australia’s cash rate to 4.10% on March 17
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:02 am, by josephine
Reuters poll: most economists see RBA raising cash rate to 4.10% March 17, boosting AUD.
WTI trades near $95.75 after Iran insists on keeping Hormuz closed amid US-Israel-Iran tensions
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:04 am, by josephine
WTI nears $95.75 as Hormuz closure drives supply fears; IEA taps 400 million barrels to curb prices.
OCBC strategists say oil-led inflation and growth threats keep Asian currencies, including Singapore dollar, vulnerable despite IEA reserves release
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
OCBC warns Asian FX, including SGD, vulnerable to oil-driven inflation despite IEA release; spikes may pressure MAS.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, urged keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed to pressure enemies
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
Mojtaba Khamenei urges Hormuz closure pressure, threatens US bases; US escorts tankers, underestimation noted; oil surges.
During early Asian trading, gold slipped under $5,100 as firmer oil lifted inflation fears, boosting dollar yields
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
Gold slips under $5,100 as dollar and yields rise; PCE due; Middle East tensions and inflation outlook watched.
Commerzbank says Malaysia’s oil-exporter role supports MYR as January output rises 5.9%, boosted by semiconductors, exports
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:03 am, by josephine
Malaysia’s January industrial production jumped 5.9% on strong semiconductor exports; ringgit steady as oil rises.
