Monthly Archives: March 2026
US continuing jobless claims met forecasts at 1.85 million, reported for late February without surprises
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
US continuing jobless claims met expectations, holding at 1.85 million in week ending February 27, unchanged overall.
US building permits fell to -5.4% from 4.3%, showing a sharp turnaround from earlier growth
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:04 pm, by josephine
US building permits fell 5.4% in January, reversing December’s 4.3% rise, signaling a month-on-month decline.
January’s US building permits missed forecasts, reaching 1.376M month-on-month versus the expected 1.41M
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:03 pm, by josephine
January US building permits missed forecasts, totaling 1.376 million versus expectations of 1.41 million, signaling weaker demand.
America’s four-week initial jobless claims average reached 212K, under forecasts of 215K earlier in March
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:03 pm, by josephine
US initial jobless claims rose; four-week average reached 212,000 in week ending March 6, below 215,000 forecast.
US initial jobless claims came in at 213K, undershooting the 215K forecast on 6 March
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:02 pm, by josephine
US initial jobless claims ended 6 March at 213,000, slightly below 215,000 forecast—2,000 fewer than expected.
Canada’s imports slipped from $66.93B to $66.13B, recording a decline in January
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by josephine
Canada’s imports slipped to $66.13bn in January, down $0.80bn from December’s $66.93bn total.
January’s Canadian wholesale sales fell 1% month-on-month, missing the forecast 0.6% decline without any surprise
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by josephine
Canada’s wholesale sales slid 1% in January, a sharper drop than forecasts predicting a 0.6% decline.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says haven flows and stressed funding needs underpin the US Dollar short term
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by josephine
BBH says dollar may rise on safe-haven funding demand during stress, but remains bearish long-term overall.
Societe Generale says Brent, after spiking, holds above $81; $93.80 gap and $120 resist range-trade
Written on March 12, 2026 at 3:02 pm, by josephine
Brent spiked toward $120, plunged, now consolidates above $81; upside gap support $93.80 amid Gulf supply risks.
US index futures near key support as stronger yields, dollar and rising oil hinder recovery attempts in New York
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:07 pm, by josephine
US index futures fragile; Dow, S&P, Nasdaq test lower support as yields, oil, dollar stay firm.
