Monthly Archives: March 2026
China’s NBS non-manufacturing PMI reached 50.1, exceeding forecasts of 49.9 during March
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:08 am, by josephine
China’s March NBS non-manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.1, beating forecasts and signaling slight expansion.
China’s central bank fixed USD/CNY at 6.9194, versus 6.9223 previously, beating Reuters’ 6.9209 estimate
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:07 am, by josephine
PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.9194, outlining goals, leadership, tools, and China’s growing private banks sector.
Soft Tokyo inflation weakens Bank of Japan hike expectations, pushing Yen down as USD/JPY approaches 160.00 level
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:06 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds as softer Tokyo inflation dims BOJ hike hopes; strong dollar caps near 160.00 level.
After RBA minutes hinted at further tightening, the Australian dollar lifted, pushing AUD/USD near 0.6860 in Asia
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:05 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rebounded near 0.6860 after RBA minutes hinted at further tightening; softer US dollar supported gains.
Japan’s February unemployment rate was 2.6%, undershooting the forecast of 2.7%
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:05 am, by josephine
Japan’s February unemployment rate fell to 2.6%, below the 2.7% forecast, signaling steadier labor market conditions.
Tokyo inflation excluding food and energy eased year-on-year to 1.7%, down from 1.8% previously
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:04 am, by josephine
Tokyo core-core inflation eased to 1.7% in March year-on-year, down slightly from February’s 1.8% reading.
In March, Tokyo’s annual consumer price inflation in Japan eased to 1.4% from 1.6%
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
Tokyo’s CPI inflation slowed to 1.4% year-on-year in March, down from February’s 1.6% reading.
March saw Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food rise 1.7% year-on-year, undershooting the 1.8% forecasted level
Written on March 31, 2026 at 6:03 am, by josephine
Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food rose 1.7% in March, slightly below 1.8% forecast, signaling slower inflation.
Japan’s February jobs-to-applicants ratio beat forecasts, rising to 1.19 against expectations of 1.18
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
Japan’s February jobs-to-applicants ratio rose to 1.19, topping the 1.18 forecast, signaling a tight labor market.
XAG/USD hovers near $70, confined between $67.50–$71.50, as neither side breaks the consolidation range
Written on March 31, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
Silver consolidates near $70 within $67.50–$71.50; bearish bias persists with RSI below 50, key levels.
