Monthly Archives: March 2026
Following ECB and BoE policy announcements, EUR/GBP climbs as markets weigh rate decisions and inflation outlook
Written on March 20, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP edged higher as ECB and BoE held rates; markets priced hikes amid rising inflation risks.
Mortgage Rates and the Fed: What Traders and Borrowers Should Watch in 2026
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:34 pm, by josephine
Mortgage rates don’t move directly with the Federal Reserve. Here’s how Fed policy, Treasury yields, and inflation are shaping mortgage rates in 2026. | Opinion
February saw Canada’s Raw Material Price Index at 0.6%, below the expected 2.4% forecast
Written on March 20, 2026 at 7:01 pm, by josephine
Canada’s Raw Material Price Index increased 0.6% in February, missing the 2.4% forecast.
OCBC’s Christopher Wong says gold faces near-term strain; higher yields, inflation fears spur outflows, liquidations
Written on March 20, 2026 at 6:02 pm, by josephine
Gold slides as yields rise and inflation risks grow; ETF outflows, choppy trading persist, but long-term outlook supportive.
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to $709.76B, from $716.81B, according to figures released in March 9
Written on March 20, 2026 at 5:04 pm, by josephine
India’s forex reserves fell $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion on 9 March, from $716.81 billion.
Expectations were met as Russia’s central bank maintained its interest rate at 15%
Written on March 20, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
Russia’s central bank held its key interest rate at 15%, maintaining tight policy as inflation persists.
Following a previous holiday, the Indian rupee weakens further, pushing USD/INR above 94 amid outflows
Written on March 20, 2026 at 4:03 pm, by josephine
USD/INR hits record 94.23 as rupee falls on outflows, higher oil, stronger dollar; yields steady Fed bets.
Italy’s global trade balance reached €1.089B, missing forecasts of €5.6B during January
Written on March 20, 2026 at 3:02 pm, by josephine
Italy posted a €1.089bn January trade surplus, well below the €5.6bn forecast, indicating weaker-than-expected results.
In January, the Eurozone’s non-seasonally adjusted current account fell to €13B from €34.6B previously
Written on March 20, 2026 at 2:04 pm, by josephine
Eurozone current account balance fell to €13bn in January from €34.6bn, marking a €21.6bn drop.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny warns Brent’s fall below $105 may fade, with conflict still lifting upside risks
Written on March 20, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by josephine
Brent slid on de-escalation hopes, but tight supply, falling inventories, and possible Iran sanctions relief keep risks up.
