Monthly Archives: March 2026
Deutsche Bank says Iran conflict links markets to oil, bolstering dollar; Asian currencies face greatest strain risk
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:10 pm, by josephine
Iran war-linked energy shocks lift oil, weaken growth, boosting dollar; Asia FX vulnerable amid Hormuz disruption risks.
Societe Generale economists say Germany’s reformed debt brake and 2025–2026 budgets boost Euro area growth outlook
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:09 pm, by josephine
Germany’s relaxed debt brake boosts spending, lifting growth through 2029, raising inflation risks, and limited euro-area spillovers.
Celanese shares face resistance near $61.24 as investors watch for a breakout or renewed bearish pressure
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:08 pm, by josephine
Celanese shares rebounded to $61, but repeated rejections make $56 support key; breakout or breakdown next.
Prior to ECB and SNB decisions, traders cut CHF longs, lifting EUR/CHF despite weak Eurozone sentiment data
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:04 pm, by josephine
EUR/CHF rebounds near 0.9069 as CHF longs trimmed; weak ZEW data and ECB/SNB decisions awaited Thursday.
Rabobank strategists warn Canada’s GDP fell 0.6% in Q4 2025, despite 0.7% annual rise, inventories dragged
Written on March 17, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
Canada’s GDP fell 0.6% in Q4 2025 as inventories shrank; higher Iran-war energy prices may help.
Societe Generale strategists report plummeting Hormuz oil flows and accelerating shut-ins, worsening global supply shocks
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:04 pm, by josephine
Hormuz disruptions strand 17 mb/d, cut Gulf refining, tighten diesel and jet markets, lifting global prices.
Near 160.00, USD/JPY hesitates as Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama issues firm warnings, signalling readiness to intervene anytime
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:03 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY slips below 160 as intervention fears rise, dollar momentum fades, and Japan warns bold action.
Deutsche Bank says Brent steadied after conflict spikes, nearing $100 as Hormuz flow hopes improved
Written on March 17, 2026 at 12:02 pm, by josephine
Brent oil steadies as Hormuz disruption fears ease; futures slide; IEA hints stock releases; Fujairah partially reopens.
Commerzbank’s Praefcke says Middle East conflict boosts safe-haven dollar, refocusing rate spreads and weakening EUR/USD below 1.15
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:04 am, by josephine
Dollar rises on safe-haven demand; Middle East war boosts volatility, pushes EUR/USD below 1.15; rates become key.
As Fed rate-cut expectations fade, XAG/USD stays subdued near $80.80 per ounce in Europe early trading
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:03 am, by josephine
Silver hovered near $80.80 as rate-cut expectations faded amid oil-driven inflation worries; dollar, yields later eased.
