Monthly Archives: March 2026
Nordea’s Sara Midtgaard says the Fed held rates and signalled gradual easing with future 25bp cuts
Written on March 20, 2026 at 10:02 pm, by josephine
Fed holds rates at 3.5–3.75%, signals no near-term cuts; slow easing depends on inflation progress, risks.
Pentagon deploys 2,200–2,500 California-based USS Boxer Marines and 11th MEU, with three warships, to Middle East
Written on March 20, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
Pentagon deploying 2,200-2,500 Marines and three warships to Middle East; markets stay risk-averse, dollar steady.
Scotiabank strategists say the Dollar strengthens broadly as G10 mirrors earlier US-Iran conflict moves, amid fragile risk sentiment
Written on March 20, 2026 at 10:01 pm, by josephine
Scotiabank sees broad dollar strength as fragile risk sentiment, conflict fears, and shifting central banks drive yields, oil.
Scotiabank says CAD edges higher against USD, topping G10 as yield spreads narrow, BoC muted
Written on March 20, 2026 at 9:03 pm, by josephine
Canadian dollar firmed versus US dollar as yield spreads narrowed; BoC meeting muted; markets priced 60bps tightening.
Following ECB and BoE policy announcements, EUR/GBP climbs as markets weigh rate decisions and inflation outlook
Written on March 20, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
EUR/GBP edged higher as ECB and BoE held rates; markets priced hikes amid rising inflation risks.
Fed official Waller says he sees no need for rate hikes, though inflation concerns outweigh jobs data
Written on March 20, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
Waller warns oil-driven inflation, near-zero labour force growth may stabilize unemployment; urges caution on rate cuts.
Ahead of triple witching, E-Mini Dow futures may find temporary support near 45,780 after several declines
Written on March 20, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
E-Mini Dow futures slide pre–triple witching, watching 45,780 support; next key level 45,286 amid volatility.
Mortgage Rates and the Fed: What Traders and Borrowers Should Watch in 2026
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:34 pm, by josephine
Mortgage rates don’t move directly with the Federal Reserve. Here’s how Fed policy, Treasury yields, and inflation are shaping mortgage rates in 2026. | Opinion
Following a Bank of England-driven surge, GBP/USD pulled back, trading near 1.3380, down 0.39%
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:03 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD dropped to 1.3380 as dollar strengthened; BoE held 3.75% unanimously, signaling inflation vigilance after rally.
USD/JPY rebounds to 158.70 as a firmer Dollar returns, while Bank of Japan hawkishness caps gains
Written on March 20, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY rebounded to 158.70 as firmer dollar, Fed pause expectations, and geopolitical tensions outweighed hawkish BoJ.
