Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid US-Iran conflict and Hormuz disruption fears, GBP/JPY climbs as Japan’s oil-dependent Yen weakens
Written on March 10, 2026 at 7:01 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY climbed as yen weakened on Hormuz disruption fears; oil risk premium persists and BoE cut odds decline.
Commerzbank’s Baur says China’s strong ore imports boost copper output, while Congo supply faces risk
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:03 pm, by josephine
China’s early metal imports diverged: iron ore and copper ore rose, while raw copper fell. Supply risks loom.
NBC says Iran conflict raised BoC volatility, keeping front-end rates steady as markets briefly priced 2026 hikes
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:02 pm, by josephine
March volatility surged as Iran conflict swung Bank of Canada expectations from cuts to possible 2026 hikes.
America’s Redbook annual index eased to 6.2%, down from 7% in the latest release
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:02 pm, by josephine
The US Redbook Index annual growth fell to 6.2% on March 6, from 7% previously.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says AUD/USD rises beyond 0.7100, targeting 0.7150; RBA hike expectations persist
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:01 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD climbed above 0.7100 toward 0.7150 as softened labour sentiment shaped cautious RBA hike expectations.
Deutsche Bank says hawkish UK front-end repricing boosts sterling, undoing earlier dovish Bank of England expectations
Written on March 10, 2026 at 5:04 pm, by josephine
Deutsche Bank says UK rates repriced hawkishly, boosting sterling via short-covering; energy declines may reverse support.
Bob Savage at BNY observes traders temper expectations for European Central Bank rate rises amid caution
Written on March 10, 2026 at 5:03 pm, by josephine
Markets cut ECB hike bets as energy prices drop amid hopes Iran conflict ends sooner than expected.
ADP data show the US four-week average employment change at 15.5K, up from 12.8K
Written on March 10, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
U.S. ADP Employment Change 4-week average rose to 15.5K on February 14, up from 12.8K.
HSBC’s Willem Sels says oil volatility shapes global assets, with Brent ranging between USD83 and USD120
Written on March 10, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
Oil drives markets as Brent swings wildly; sustained high prices threaten growth, inflation, and investor positioning.
Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen says gold rebounded as Trump’s Iran-war comments eased Fed rate-hike worries
Written on March 10, 2026 at 4:04 pm, by josephine
Gold rebounds as Trump hints Iran war ending, rate-cut expectations return; Commerzbank sees medium-term support.
