Monthly Archives: March 2026
Scotiabank strategists say USD/CAD remains range-bound, as tighter rate spreads and higher oil underpin CAD strength
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:04 pm, by josephine
Canadian dollar steadied as oil rose, rate spreads narrowed; USD/CAD consolidates near 1.35 with bearish signals.
Following US CPI matching forecasts, the dollar strengthens, pushing EUR/USD down near 1.1587 for a second session
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:04 pm, by josephine
Euro weakens to 1.1587 as steady US inflation boosts dollar; Fed seen holding rates; oil risks.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny said oil’s 50% spike barely boosted the dollar, leaving EUR/USD just 1.7% lower
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:03 pm, by josephine
Dollar rose less than models predicted after oil spike; crude retraced, ECB signals readiness to counter energy shock.
AUD/USD climbs towards 0.7150, extending gains as RBA tightening expectations rise and US inflation holds steady
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD rose near 0.7150 as bets grow on RBA hike; US inflation steady, geopolitics linger.
Bob Savage says EM debt is sold off widely amid Iran tensions, boosting Treasuries and Bunds demand
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
BNY data shows synchronized EM sovereign debt selloff as Iran conflict boosts risk aversion, favoring Treasuries, Bunds.
Dutch growth enters 2026 strongly, aided by upbeat GDP and labour markets, though conflict risks persist
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
Dutch economy heads into 2026 with momentum, resilient jobs, but Middle East war risks disrupt energy, logistics.
GBP/USD climbed to 1.3450, helped by Middle East easing hopes and oil-driven UK inflation relief
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:04 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD climbs to 1.3450 as easing Middle East tensions and falling oil prices reduce UK inflation fears.
Rabobank expects EUR/USD to stay volatile, as rising oil and food prices boost inflation fears and dollar demand
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:03 pm, by josephine
Rabobank sees volatile EUR/USD, range-bound through 2026; higher energy prices boost dollar demand, risking declines.
US core seasonally adjusted Consumer Price Index rises to 333.51, compared with the previous 332.79 in February
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
U.S. core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose to 333.51 in February from 332.79 in January.
February’s US core Consumer Price Index month-on-month matches forecasts, rising 0.2% as anticipated overall
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
US core consumer prices rose 0.2% in February, matching forecasts, indicating steady inflation momentum excluding food and energy.
