Monthly Archives: March 2026
UBS’s Paul Donovan says February US CPI still matters; underlying inflation looks benign; Fed should heed broad rises
Written on March 11, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by josephine
February US CPI predates volatility; Fed watches benign inflation, while consumers feel petrol and grocery price pressures.
Deutsche Bank sees Brent reversing sharply, sliding 11% amid Iran optimism, Aramco news, US remarks, IEA talks
Written on March 11, 2026 at 2:02 pm, by josephine
Brent crude plunged 11% as Iran supply fears eased; Aramco boosted flows, IEA reserve release considered.
Gold falls beneath $5,200 to a fresh session low as traders await US CPI data
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
Gold slid under $5,200 as dollar firmed; oil retreated; traders await US CPI amid Middle East risks.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says IEA oil reserve releases may ease Hormuz shocks, as attention shifts to US inflation
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
IEA oil release could ease Hormuz disruption briefly; focus shifts to today’s US CPI, with energy inflation rising.
DBS says DXY’s 99.7 rejection suggests 2026 risk sentiment shift as G7/IEA curb Dollar demand
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
DXY stalled below 99.7 as oil fell; fading safe-haven demand and restrictive Fed policy capped dollar gains.
In January, Spain’s year-on-year retail sales increased to 4%, up from 2.9% previously
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:02 pm, by josephine
Spain’s retail sales rose 4% year-on-year in January, accelerating from 2.9% previously, data shows.
Danske analysts say EUR/USD holds below 1.1650 as US CPI awaited; two-year Bund and Treasury yields ease
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:04 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD stayed below 1.1650 as markets awaited US CPI; Danske sees slightly above-consensus data, limited impact.
G7 ministers back proactive actions, including deploying strategic oil reserves, to tackle energy pressures, Reuters reports
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:03 pm, by josephine
G7 energy ministers support using strategic reserves; IEA considers record oil release amid Middle East tensions.
Sterling strengthens near 1.3450 as easing oil prices and calmer Middle East concerns lift investor confidence
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:03 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD rose to 1.3450 as oil eased, conflict inflation fears faded, and softer dollar awaited CPI.
USD/CAD trades slightly lower above 1.3500, hovering near month-low levels, with downside risks persisting
Written on March 11, 2026 at 12:02 pm, by josephine
USD/CAD declines near mid-1.3500s as US rate-cut bets grow; technicals signal mild bearish momentum ahead.
