Monthly Archives: March 2026
Canada’s monthly Employment Insurance beneficiaries fell 1.9%, reversing the prior month’s 0.4% rise in January
Written on March 25, 2026 at 5:03 pm, by josephine
Canada’s Employment Insurance beneficiaries fell 1.9% month-on-month in January, reversing a 0.4% rise previously.
In February, America’s annual import prices rose to 1.3%, rebounding from a previous decline of 0.1%
Written on March 25, 2026 at 5:03 pm, by josephine
US Import Price Index rose 1.3% year-on-year in February, up from -0.1%, shifting from decline to growth.
February’s US export prices rose 3.5% year-on-year, exceeding the previous reading of 2.6%
Written on March 25, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
U.S. export prices increased 3.5% year-on-year in February, rising from 2.6% the previous month.
In the fourth quarter, the US current account beat forecasts, posting minus 190.7 billion versus minus 211 billion forecast
Written on March 25, 2026 at 5:02 pm, by josephine
US Q4 current account deficit was $190.7B, smaller than expected $211B, reflecting improved external flows overall.
In February, the United States’ monthly Export Price Index rose 1.5%, exceeding the 0.5% forecast
Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:05 pm, by josephine
US Export Price Index climbed 1.5% in February, beating 0.5% forecast by 1.0 percentage point.
In February, America’s monthly Import Price Index rose 1.3%, surpassing forecasts of 0.5% by economists
Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:04 pm, by josephine
U.S. Import Price Index rose 1.3% in February, beating 0.5% forecasts, signaling higher import costs.
With eurozone inflation concerns mounting, EUR/GBP hovers near 0.8650 as UK and German data diverge
Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:03 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP dipped near 0.8650 as ECB flagged energy-driven inflation risks; UK inflation stayed 3% amid caution.
Nomura says markets expect three ECB hikes by December 2026, mirroring the BoE’s Iran-shock response
Written on March 25, 2026 at 4:02 pm, by josephine
Markets expect three ECB hikes by 2026, but Nomura sees unchanged rates unless Brent nears $100.
India’s M3 money supply growth slowed to 10.7%, down from 11.5% previously, in March
Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:04 pm, by josephine
India’s M3 money supply growth slowed to 10.7% in March, down from 11.5% previously reported.
In March, US MBA mortgage applications rose slightly, improving from minus 10.9% to minus 10.5%
Written on March 25, 2026 at 3:03 pm, by josephine
MBA mortgage applications improved slightly, rising to -10.5% from -10.9% on March 20, yet remain down overall.