Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank analysts say Ras Laffan strike and Hormuz closure ended LNG glut, repricing TTF gas sharply
Written on March 23, 2026 at 5:04 pm, by josephine
Rabobank says Ras Laffan strike, Hormuz closure erase LNG surplus, lifting TTF; forecasts €61/MWh Q2 2026.
In January, Mexico’s monthly retail sales climbed to 1%, improving from the prior -0.1% figure
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:04 pm, by josephine
Mexico retail sales increased 1% month-on-month in January, rebounding from December’s 0.1% decline, official data showed.
In January, Mexico’s yearly retail sales rose 5%, surpassing forecasts of 3.1%
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:03 pm, by josephine
Mexico’s retail sales rose 5% year-on-year in January, beating forecasts and signaling stronger consumer spending.
Reuters reports Fars sources say Iran has no direct or intermediary communications with the United States
Written on March 23, 2026 at 4:02 pm, by josephine
Fars says Iran has no US communication; Trump paused strikes after threats, amid talks; dollar index rebound.
Lee Hardman of MUFG says ongoing sell-offs are pressuring gold and precious metals, despite geopolitical tensions
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
Gold and precious metals fall despite rising geopolitical risks, driven by liquidation and hawkish rate expectations.
Higher oil prices lift the Canadian Dollar, outperforming major peers, though it edges down against the US Dollar
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
Canadian Dollar gains broadly, dips versus USD as surging oil prices and Middle East tensions boost safe-havens.
Near 100.00, the US Dollar Index rises amid a firmer hawkish Federal Reserve outlook lately
Written on March 23, 2026 at 1:02 pm, by josephine
DXY nears 99.80 as Middle East tensions, rising oil prices boost safe-haven demand and hawkish Fed expectations.
As Middle East tensions worsen, gold hits a new 2026 low while forex markets react sharply
Written on March 23, 2026 at 12:04 pm, by josephine
Safe-haven demand drove markets amid rising Middle East tensions; gold fell sharply, oil rose, dollar strengthened.
Rabobank’s Benjamin Picton says Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz threats keep oil supply fears elevated
Written on March 23, 2026 at 12:02 pm, by josephine
Iran war risks keep oil markets tense; Hormuz threats could disrupt supply, restrict transit, and sustain high prices.
With Middle East conflict boosting safe-haven demand, the firmer US dollar lifts USD/JPY towards 160.00
Written on March 23, 2026 at 11:07 am, by josephine
USD/JPY climbs near 159.60 as safe-haven dollar demand rises on Middle East tensions; Fed steady, momentum bullish.
