Monthly Archives: March 2026
ING strategists say Middle East tensions lift LME aluminium, with tightening stocks and Port Klang withdrawals rising sharply
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:06 pm, by josephine
Aluminium nears four-year highs as Middle East risks tighten supply; cancelled warrants surge, signalling limited downside.
In February, Ireland’s monthly Consumer Price Index rose 0.9%, reversing January’s 0.9% decline
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:06 pm, by josephine
Ireland’s CPI increased 0.9% in February, reversing January’s 0.9% decline, shifting monthly inflation positive.
In February, Ireland’s monthly HICP rose 0.8%, surpassing forecasts of 0.7% by analysts
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:05 pm, by josephine
Ireland’s HICP rose 0.8% month-on-month in February, beating forecasts of 0.7% and signalling faster inflation.
South Africa’s year-on-year manufacturing production slipped 0.7%, improving from the previous 1.4% decline
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
South Africa’s manufacturing production index declined 0.7% year-on-year in January, improving from December’s 1.4% drop.
AUBANK’s wave (4) expanding triangle implies an impulsive rally, aiming for 1138–1322 amid ongoing bullish cycle
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
AUBANK’s wave II ends at 477.75; wave III resumes bullish, targeting 1138.75–1322.35 before wave ((2)).
Brzeski expects ECB to hold rates in March, yet sound hawkish as Middle East war lifts oil prices fears
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by josephine
ING expects ECB to hold rates March 19, warn on inflation risks amid Middle East tensions, rising oil.
DBS’s Philip Wee urges caution as USD/JPY nears 159–160, awaiting BOJ’s hawkish hold decision
Written on March 12, 2026 at 2:02 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hovers near 159–160 as BOJ, oil, geopolitics and potential Japan intervention shape outlook.
TD Securities expects the RBA to lift rates twice, restoring the cash rate to 4.35%, supporting AUD
Written on March 12, 2026 at 12:04 pm, by josephine
TD Securities expects RBA to hike 25bp in March and May amid tight capacity, rising inflation.
Safe-haven demand lifts oil and the US dollar again, as markets focus on developments outlined for March 12
Written on March 12, 2026 at 12:04 pm, by josephine
Risk aversion rose as Middle East conflict widened, lifting oil prices, pressuring stocks, and driving mixed currency moves.
UOB strategists expect USD/JPY testing 159.45–160.00, fuelled by rising US yields, though overbought limits further gains
Written on March 12, 2026 at 12:03 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY nears 159.00 on higher US yields; overbought signals cap gains, resistance 159.45, support 158.55.
