Monthly Archives: March 2026
TD Securities says shifting trade conditions barely affect Canada’s growth outlook; manufacturing is small, investment already weak
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:48 am, by josephine
TD Securities says minor Canada–US trade changes won’t alter growth; uncertainty weighs, energy prices offset, rate cuts fade.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says sterling outperformed G10 peers lately, as expectations for BoE easing diminished sharply
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:48 am, by josephine
Sterling strengthened as Rabobank expects no Bank of England cuts in 2025, amid sticky inflation, higher gas.
Stronger-than-expected US data lifts the Dollar, pushing XAG/USD down towards $82.20, off 1.18%
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:47 am, by josephine
Silver slipped to $82.20, down 1.18%, as stronger US data boosted dollar, delaying Fed cuts.
Amid escalating Iran tensions, the Dow plunged 840 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated too
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:46 am, by josephine
US stocks slid as Iran-linked tanker blast fears lifted oil; Broadcom surged; gold rose; Fed cut odds fell.
A US four-week Treasury bill auction yielded 3.64%, up slightly from the previous 3.625%
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:46 am, by josephine
U.S. 4-week Treasury bill auction yield rose to 3.64% from 3.625%, up 0.015 percentage points.
Amid Middle East tensions and robust US jobs data, GBP/USD falls, pushing Sterling lower versus Dollar
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:45 am, by josephine
Pound Sterling slipped versus the US Dollar, extending weekly losses amid Middle East tensions and strong US jobs.
Scotiabank strategists say US markets await data shaping the Federal Reserve’s outlook ahead of March FOMC
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:44 am, by josephine
Markets watch US data and Fed outlook before March FOMC; resilient jobs and strong ISM curb cut expectations.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich expects ECB rates unchanged, watching Middle East tensions’ effects on eurozone growth, inflation
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:43 am, by josephine
Nordea sees ECB holding rates, but Middle East risks may hasten hikes amid persistent inflation pressures.
Amid risk aversion and robust US data, the US Dollar strengthens, pushing AUD/USD down near 0.7010
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:42 am, by josephine
AUD/USD falls near 0.7010 as strong US data and risk-off mood offset weaker Australian trade surplus.
US EIA natural gas storage fell by 132B, undershooting the expected 122B withdrawal in February
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:42 am, by josephine
US EIA reported a 132B natural gas storage draw on February 27, exceeding expectations by 10B.
