Monthly Archives: March 2026
In February, US average weekly hours aligned with expectations, recording 34.3 hours for workers
Written on March 6, 2026 at 5:59 pm, by josephine
February US average weekly hours held at 34.3, matching forecasts, indicating typical weekly hours across measured employees.
America’s February monthly average hourly earnings rose 0.4%, exceeding the 0.3% forecast estimate
Written on March 6, 2026 at 5:58 pm, by josephine
US average hourly earnings rose 0.4% in February, beating forecasts of 0.3% and signalling faster wage growth.
In February, America’s U6 underemployment rate dropped from 8% previously to minus 6%
Written on March 6, 2026 at 5:57 pm, by josephine
U.S. U-6 underemployment rate fell in February, moving from 8% to -6%, signaling a dramatic labor shift.
US retail sales fell 0.2% month-on-month, outperforming forecasts of a steeper 0.3% drop in January
Written on March 6, 2026 at 5:56 pm, by josephine
US retail sales slipped 0.2% in January, slightly outperforming forecasts, but still marking a monthly decline.
Amid geopolitical tensions, the stronger US Dollar pushes NZD/USD down to 0.5870, 0.54% lower
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:59 pm, by josephine
NZD/USD slid to 0.5870 as USD strengthened on tensions, oil surge, and cautious NFP expectations.
Commerzbank analysts say Iran conflict and Hormuz disruption tighten oil markets, widening Brent–WTI and time spreads
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:58 pm, by josephine
Iran fighting and Hormuz disruptions tighten oil markets; IEA/EIA/OPEC reports to spotlight stocks, supply risks, widening spreads.
Waller told Bloomberg TV fuel prices may spike, yet he expects inflation pressures will not persist long-term
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:57 pm, by josephine
Waller says petrol price rises likely temporary; Fed watches persistent energy spikes, jobs revisions, PCE, dollar uptick.
Savage says gold faces its first weekly loss in weeks as repriced rates, dollar strength hurt demand
Written on March 6, 2026 at 3:57 pm, by josephine
Gold heads for first weekly drop in five weeks; stronger dollar, shifting rate expectations curb safe-haven demand.
Danske researchers foresee US growth slowing in 2026, inflation near 2.5%, enabling gradual Federal Reserve cuts
Written on March 6, 2026 at 2:59 pm, by josephine
Danske Research raises 2026 US GDP forecast to 2.0%, sees cooling; expects delayed Fed cuts, contained inflation.
OCBC strategists say US jobs data and Middle East tensions are boosting the Dollar, increasing upside risks
Written on March 6, 2026 at 2:58 pm, by josephine
US Dollar gains as labour data stabilises, job cuts plunge, and Middle East tensions mount before payrolls report.
