Monthly Archives: March 2026
The EIA reported US natural gas storage fell 38B, beating expectations of a 42B decline
Written on March 12, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
EIA reported a 38B cubic feet gas storage withdrawal, 4B smaller than forecast, reducing inventories less than expected.
Knightley of ING says February US inflation was contained, yet energy shocks may lift headline CPI soon
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:03 pm, by josephine
February US inflation was contained pre-Iran action; rising energy costs may push headline inflation above 3%.
RBC economist Abbey Xu reports Canada’s trade gap widened in January, with exports and imports falling amid volatility
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
Canada’s trade deficit hit $3.6B in January as exports dropped; irregular shipments and energy prices sway outlook.
Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Hormuz closure, vowed continued base attacks, and promised martyr retaliation
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
Mojtaba Khamenei’s first TV address vows continued strikes, Hormuz closure, Quds Day unity, and revenge.
WTI moves beyond $90 as conflict supply fears persist, despite planned reserve releases and brief-war expectations
Written on March 12, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
WTI topped $90 despite a 400mn barrel reserve release, as Hormuz shipping disruptions kept supply fears elevated.
Trump said higher oil prices benefit America, while his priority remains preventing Iran acquiring nuclear weapons
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:03 pm, by josephine
Trump claims U.S. profits from rising oil prices, ties increase to Iran war, vows stopping nuclear weapons.
Traders eye Campbell’s as it probes a 30-year support level, potentially shaping the next decade ahead
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
Campbell’s shares plunged 14% to 1990s support at $20–$23; holding targets $28–$30; breakdown risks uncharted downside.
EUR/USD falls for a third session as escalating US-Iran war drives demand for the US Dollar
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD dipped near 1.1525 as US-Iran war boosted dollar demand; rising oil pressured euro outlook.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says AUD/JPY hit its highest level since 1990, tested by policy, risk and hikes
Written on March 12, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
AUD/JPY hits highest since 1990 on RBA hike bets; risks include geopolitics, volatility, yen strength.
Nomura expects the ECB to hold the 2.00% deposit rate, avoiding reactions to Iran-driven inflation shocks
Written on March 12, 2026 at 7:04 pm, by josephine
Nomura expects ECB to hold rates despite Iran conflict, awaiting clearer inflation evidence; hikes possible from June.
