Monthly Archives: March 2026
Michael Barr warned Iran’s oil-shock may lift inflation expectations, delay rate cuts, despite economic resilience
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:12 am, by josephine
Fed’s Barr: resilient US economy, but persistent inflation risks entrenchment; Fed cautious, conflict and banking concerns.
Fed Governor Miran says a smaller balance sheet would ease rate-setting; sceptics of shrinkage lack imagination
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:12 am, by josephine
Fed’s Miran says shrinking balance sheet $1–$2 trillion over years could ease rate policy, improve crisis options.
Amid Iran oil shock, GBP/USD edges down to 1.3340, obscuring Bank of England rate outlook in choppy trade
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:08 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slips to 1.3340, rangebound in March; BoE holds 3.75%, Fed signals one cut.
In March, UK GfK consumer confidence outpaced forecasts, rising to -21 rather than -24 expected
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:07 am, by josephine
GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index improved in March, rising to -21, beating expectations but remaining negative.
In March, Ireland’s consumer confidence fell to 56.7 from 65.2, reflecting weaker sentiment overall
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:06 am, by josephine
Ireland’s consumer confidence dropped to 56.7 in March, down 8.5 points from 65.2 previously.
Amid crude oil turmoil, USD/JPY nears 160, rising to 159.70 after a three-week surge from 152.10
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:06 am, by josephine
USD/JPY hits 159.70 as oil surge, Hormuz disruption and policy divergence drive yen weakness, intervention talk.
For a second session, GBP/JPY hovers near 213.00, slipping 0.09%, while traders test resistance at 213.31
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:05 am, by josephine
GBP/JPY consolidates near 213.00, forming bearish flag; upside targets 215.00, downside risk below 212.00 support.
Resilient demand aids Walmart, Costco and Procter & Gamble; weaker sentiment may hurt Starbucks and Carnival volumes in 2026
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:04 am, by josephine
Rising PCE masks weakening sentiment; spending shifts to essentials and value, pressuring discretionary and rate-sensitive sectors.
UOB’s Alvin Liew keeps Singapore’s 2026 GDP at 3.6%, cites February industrial weakness, electronics aided by AI
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:03 am, by josephine
UOB maintains Singapore GDP forecasts; February output slumps broadly, downside risks rise amid conflict, trade disruption concerns.
With deadlines looming, equities faltered as investors ignored headlines and instead priced the passing of time
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:08 am, by josephine
Oil surged above $108 on Hormuz disruption fears, pressuring equities, tightening liquidity, and shifting rates toward tightening expectations.
