Monthly Archives: March 2026
PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng says interest-rate changes will be guided by China’s economic conditions and performance
Written on March 6, 2026 at 11:59 am, by josephine
Pan: PBoC to adjust policy with economy; tools include RRR cuts, rates; yuan not for trade.
Volatility should remain elevated as traders watch US NFP figures alongside escalating Middle East tensions
Written on March 6, 2026 at 11:58 am, by josephine
Markets await US jobs report as Middle East tensions lift dollar; oil surges, gold rebounds, major pairs steady.
Cresco Labs posted a Q4 $0.02 per-share loss matching forecasts, while revenues surpassed expectations year-on-year
Written on March 6, 2026 at 11:57 am, by josephine
Cresco Labs posted Q4 adjusted loss matching estimates; revenue slightly beat; shares down 20.7% YTD.
Danske researchers expect February jobs to slow, unemployment steady at 4.3%, with yields and labour costs watched
Written on March 6, 2026 at 11:56 am, by josephine
Danske Bank eyes February US jobs report; forecasts 70k payrolls, 4.3% unemployment, watching yields volatility indicators.
Sleijpen says ECB policy is well positioned, and can withstand a minor inflation overshoot, he told Reuters
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:59 am, by josephine
ECB’s Sleijpen says policy is well placed, tolerates small inflation overshoot; confident in Fed-held gold reserves.
During the European session, EUR/USD hovers near 1.1600 as traders await forthcoming US February NFP figures
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:58 am, by josephine
EUR/USD held near 1.1600 as markets awaited US NFP; Fed rate-hold odds rose, ECB cautious.
Rabobank’s RaboResearch examines how Middle East tensions, dearer oil and European gas alter Eurozone inflation, growth outlook
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:57 am, by josephine
RaboResearch warns Middle East conflict-driven energy price shocks could raise Eurozone inflation, while slightly slowing growth through 2026.
Brent crude slips near US$85/bbl as Washington weighs policy measures to curb oil, petrol costs amid Iran conflict
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:56 am, by josephine
Brent crude slips near $85 as US weighs reserve release and waivers amid Iran war risks.
Katayama said Japan may compile an extra budget and act promptly to ease Iran-conflict economic fallout
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:59 am, by josephine
Japan may compile extra budget amid Iran conflict; officials say deflation risks linger as BoJ stays accommodative.
South Africa’s net gold and forex reserves rose to $75.835bn in February, from $74.877bn previously
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:58 am, by josephine
South Africa’s net gold and foreign exchange reserves climbed to $75.835 billion in February, up $0.958 billion.