Monthly Archives: March 2026
Risk-off sentiment pushes USD/JPY up nearly 0.25%, hovering near 158, despite Trump suggesting easing tensions
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounds to 158.07 after 157.27 low; momentum builds, but bearish risks persist amid key levels.
MUFG analyst Lee Hardman says robust Chinese trade and a stronger PBoC fix underpin the yuan
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:02 am, by josephine
China’s February exports beat forecasts despite US tariffs, while a stronger PBOC fixing helped support renminbi.
US API weekly crude inventories fell by 1.7 million, undershooting forecasts of a 1.4 million rise
Written on March 11, 2026 at 5:01 am, by josephine
US crude oil inventories fell 1.7 million barrels, defying forecasts for a 1.4 million barrel rise, API reported.
USD/CHF rebounds near 0.7800 as the dollar stabilises, while Wall Street sentiment weakens and most indices fall
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
USD/CHF gained 0.20%, consolidating as RSI improves; resistance 0.7810, support 0.7750 amid strong CHF.
Rivian shares rise 7% after analyst upgrades, briefly topping 10%, ahead of its upcoming vehicle launch
Written on March 11, 2026 at 4:01 am, by josephine
Rivian shares jumped 7% after analyst upgrades; traders eye $17.72 gap-fill resistance ahead of launch.
As oil falls, the US dollar retreats, lifting gold above $5,180; XAU/USD trades near $5,187, up 0.5%
Written on March 11, 2026 at 3:05 am, by josephine
Gold rose as dollar eased, oil plunged on Iran de-escalation hopes; Fed cuts priced, CPI awaited.
Standard Chartered expects Bank Indonesia to cut 25bps in Q2 2026, though rising oil and inflation may postpone easing
Written on March 11, 2026 at 2:01 am, by josephine
Standard Chartered expects BI cut in Q2-2026, but oil-driven inflation risks may delay easing decision.
The DXY slipped to 98.50 as reduced safe-haven demand followed Trump’s suggestion the Iran war was ending
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:06 am, by josephine
Dollar index dips to 98.50 as Iran tensions ease; markets await CPI, claims, GDP, PCE data.
US three-year note auction yield rises to 3.579%, having previously recorded 3.518% at the prior sale
Written on March 11, 2026 at 1:03 am, by josephine
US Treasury 3-year note auction yield rose to 3.579%, up 0.061 points from 3.518% prior.
ING economists report Hungary’s February inflation fell to 1.4%, complicating rates amid energy costs, fuel, weaker forint
Written on March 10, 2026 at 11:02 pm, by josephine
Hungary’s inflation hit 1.4% in February; core 2.1%. ING expects inflation above 3% soon, 4% end-2026.
