Monthly Archives: March 2026
In February, US core CPI rose 2.5% year-on-year, matching forecasts for the annual reading
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:04 pm, by josephine
US core inflation rose 2.5% year-on-year in February, matching forecasts and indicating underlying price pressures.
February’s US monthly Consumer Price Index matched forecasts, rising 0.3% and meeting market expectations
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:04 pm, by josephine
U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% month-on-month in February, matching forecasts; report provided no further details.
OCBC strategists note gold’s rebound as the dollar and oil retreat, with Iran tensions easing too
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:03 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounded as dollar and oil fell; Iran conflict eased; Fed-rate uncertainty and technical levels guided trade.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says IEA plans releasing 300–400 million barrels, easing supply pressures for weeks
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:02 pm, by josephine
IEA proposes releasing 300–400 million barrels, covering Hormuz disruption, amid rising prices and G7 talks.
In January, Brazil’s monthly retail sales rose 0.4%, surpassing economists’ forecast of a 0.1% decline
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by josephine
Brazil retail sales rose 0.4% in January, beating forecasts of -0.1% and signalling stronger activity.
Nomura raises eurozone HICP forecasts; Iran conflict-led energy costs may prompt ECB action, with above-target 2026 inflation
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by josephine
Nomura raises Eurozone HICP outlook on higher energy assumptions; sees above-target inflation in early 2026.
WTI falls as Japan and Germany release oil reserves ahead of an IEA emergency stock decision
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by josephine
IEA weighs emergency oil release; Japan and Germany plan reserve drawdowns, pushing WTI crude prices lower.
BBH’s Elias Haddad expects US markets to shrug off February CPI, with annual headline, core, and super-core steady
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:02 pm, by josephine
US February CPI due 12:30pm London; inflation steady expected, but energy pressures may complicate Fed cuts, stagflation risk.
US MBA mortgage applications rose 3.2%, easing from the previous 11% increase, latest reported figures
Written on March 11, 2026 at 2:05 pm, by josephine
US MBA mortgage applications rose 3.2% in week to March 6, slowing from prior week’s 11% jump.
WTI trades near $86.30, rising 1.20%, as Middle East tensions prompt G7 and IEA reserve talks
Written on March 11, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
WTI rose to $86.30 as Middle East tensions grew; G7 and IEA weighed coordinated strategic oil releases.
