Monthly Archives: March 2026
BNY’s Bob Savage says Bundesbank’s Nagel may back an April ECB hike if energy fuels inflation risks
Written on March 26, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
Nagel said ECB may raise rates in April if energy prices lift inflation amid Hormuz risks.
Amid continued US-Iran tensions and fading Fed cut expectations, the Dollar Index remains well supported
Written on March 26, 2026 at 7:02 pm, by josephine
DXY stayed near 99.75 as Iran conflict risks, higher oil and yields reduced Fed rate-cut expectations.
TD Securities’ Daniel Ghali cautions CTAs may sell gold without a strong price rebound next week
Written on March 26, 2026 at 7:02 pm, by josephine
TD Securities warns CTAs may sell gold without strong rebound, amid structural weakening and reduced official demand.
HSBC expects NZD to remain pressured against USD soon, despite markets pricing further RBNZ tightening ahead
Written on March 26, 2026 at 7:01 pm, by josephine
HSBC sees NZD/USD remaining weak; RBNZ likely holds rates, with oil-driven yields and limited upside.
S&P 500 Rebounds as War Delay Eases Pressure
Written on March 26, 2026 at 6:34 pm, by josephine
SP500 steadies after sharp losses as Trump delays Iran strike and markets weigh stagflation risks. | VT Markets
South Africa’s reserve bank holds its key interest rate at 6.75%, matching market expectations
Written on March 26, 2026 at 6:03 pm, by josephine
SARB held South Africa’s main interest rate at 6.75%, keeping borrowing costs steady for households and businesses.
Amid disputed US-Iran ceasefire signals, WTI and Brent swing near $100, rising about 2% after volatility
Written on March 26, 2026 at 6:02 pm, by josephine
Oil prices rose 2% amid Iran ceasefire uncertainty, even as US inventories and Cushing stocks surged.
Russia’s central bank reserves decreased to $776.8B from $803.2B, reflecting a reduction in holdings
Written on March 26, 2026 at 6:02 pm, by josephine
Russia’s central bank reserves fell to $776.8bn from $803.2bn, marking a $26.4bn decline overall.
Nordea economists say Norges Bank signals 4.25% hike, projecting 4.25–4.50% by year-end, boosting krone
Written on March 26, 2026 at 6:01 pm, by josephine
Norges Bank signals policy rate rise to 4.25%, potentially before summer, with 4.25–4.50% expected year-end.
Sterling weakens versus the yen, slipping below 213.00 and ending a four-session run of gains
Written on March 26, 2026 at 5:04 pm, by josephine
GBP/JPY slipped below 213.00 as risk-off yen demand rose; momentum weakened after stalling near 213.30.
