Monthly Archives: March 2026
AUD/USD falls to about 0.7040 as stronger US Dollar and worsening risk appetite outweigh mixed data
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:03 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD slipped to 0.7040 as US dollar strengthened, oil tensions rose, and inflation expectations shifted.
Nomura expects the BoE to hold rates, warning $100 oil could lift UK CPI 0.6 points via fuel costs
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:02 pm, by josephine
Nomura expects BoE rates steady; $100 oil may lift UK CPI 0.6pp, delaying expected cuts.
The Census Bureau reported US January durable goods orders were largely steady, dipping to $321.2 billion
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:09 pm, by josephine
US durable goods orders unexpectedly fell in January, dragged by transportation, while the dollar stayed firm.
Commerzbank says aluminium is up 10%, supported by Iran conflict supply fears, Gulf producers, China cap
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:07 pm, by josephine
Aluminium up 10% on Iran supply fears; tight Asia premiums, China capped output, LME withdrawals surge.
Following weak UK GDP figures, sterling faces heavy selling, pushing GBP/USD towards its year-to-date low again
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:06 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD slid toward mid-1.3200s after flat UK January GDP, weaker output data, and renewed dollar strength.
BEA reports US annual PCE inflation slipped to 2.8%, below expectations, down from December’s 2.9%
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:04 pm, by josephine
US PCE inflation eased to 2.8% in January; core held 3.1%, income and spending rose 0.4%.
In January, US core PCE inflation matched forecasts at 3.1% year-on-year, meeting expectations exactly
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
US core PCE inflation rose 3.1% year-on-year in January, matching forecasts and reinforcing steady price pressures.
In February, Canada’s participation rate edged down to 64.9%, slipping from the prior 65%
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:01 pm, by josephine
Canada’s labour force participation rate slipped to 64.9% in February, from 65%, reflecting fewer working-age Canadians.
Canada’s unemployment rate reached 6.7%, slightly exceeding the 6.6% forecast during February labour market reporting
Written on March 13, 2026 at 2:06 pm, by josephine
Canada’s unemployment rate increased to 6.7% in February, slightly above the 6.6% forecast, data shows.
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says the Australian dollar gains from RBA hike bets and rising oil prices
Written on March 13, 2026 at 2:03 pm, by josephine
Australian Dollar gains on RBA tightening bets and higher energy exports; oil spike risks recession-driven declines.
