Monthly Archives: March 2026
Israel’s military says it launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon following explosions heard in Tehran
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:07 am, by josephine
Qatar says it intercepted missile attack as Israel strikes Iran; oil prices fall after recent surge.
In February, Japan’s monthly producer prices fell 0.1%, undershooting expectations of a 0.1% rise
Written on March 11, 2026 at 8:06 am, by josephine
Japan’s February Producer Price Index fell 0.1% month-on-month, missing forecasts of a 0.1% rise.
Japan’s February producer price inflation came in at 2%, undershooting forecasts of 2.1%, year-on-year
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:06 am, by josephine
Japan’s February PPI rose 2% year-on-year, slightly below 2.1% forecast; article includes risk disclaimers.
Lagarde says volatility and uncertainty are unexpectedly high, while the ECB will take steps to curb inflation
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:05 am, by josephine
Lagarde says volatility is surprising; ECB prepared to act, manage inflation, avoid 2022 levels, rates uncertain.
NVIDIA’s Huang Pitches Trillion-Dollar AI Buildout
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:04 am, by josephine
NVIDIA at 183.69 (+1.08%) as Huang says AI buildout needs trillions more. Layoff headlines clash with job-creation claims. | VT Markets
Reuters reports US Central Command said American forces eliminated multiple Iranian vessels, including 16 minelayers, near Hormuz Strait
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
US Central Command said US forces destroyed Iranian minelayers near Hormuz; oil fell and markets weighed risk-on/off.
Nasdaq has ranged sideways for three months; after a low retest, an impulsive rally suggests correction ending
Written on March 11, 2026 at 6:02 am, by josephine
Nasdaq 100 consolidates; Monday’s impulse suggests wave ii rally, targeting highs near 25,200–26,200 after pullback.
Ahead of US CPI data, gold trades around $5,190 in Asia, stabilising after Middle East tensions eased
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:03 am, by josephine
Gold holds near $5,190 ahead of US CPI, as Middle East tensions and oil risks shape sentiment.
Risk-off sentiment pushes USD/JPY up nearly 0.25%, hovering near 158, despite Trump suggesting easing tensions
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds to 158.07 after 157.27 low; momentum builds, but bearish risks persist amid key levels.
MUFG analyst Lee Hardman says robust Chinese trade and a stronger PBoC fix underpin the yuan
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
China’s February exports beat forecasts despite US tariffs, while a stronger PBOC fixing helped support renminbi.