Monthly Archives: March 2026
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich says ECB held rates, yet may tighten if energy-driven inflation spreads
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
ECB held rates, hinted at tightening if energy-driven inflation persists; June key as Middle East conflict unfolds.
Rabobank’s Stefan Koopman says the BoE held rates at 3.75% but sounded hawkish amid renewed energy-driven inflation concerns
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm, by josephine
Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, turned hawkish as energy shocks lifted inflation outlook, possible April hike.
TD Securities says a hawkish BoE shift, dropping easing bias, slightly lifted sterling against the US dollar
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
TD Securities: BoE turned hawkish, but risk-off mood and growth fears limited GBP/USD gains despite rates move.
EIA reports US natural gas storage rose 35B, undershooting the forecast 39B on March 13
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
US EIA data on March 13 showed a 35B natural gas storage change, 4B below forecasts.
AUD/USD climbs near 0.7050 as Australian hiring boosts the Dollar, despite higher unemployment, capping gains
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
AUD/USD rose near 0.7050 after mixed Australian jobs data, pausing US dollar rally, Fed stay.
HSBC strategists say the Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75%, awaiting clearer inflation direction before acting
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
Fed holds rates, signals patience; HSBC sees steady policy through 2027, prefers equities, investment-grade credit, gold.
Lagarde outlines ECB’s unchanged rates decision and answers journalists on future policy direction at March meeting
Written on March 19, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
ECB holds rates; Lagarde warns war-driven inflation risks, downside growth; projections revised up, euro rises.
Lagarde explains ECB’s unchanged rates, highlighting commodity monitoring and supply bottlenecks while answering journalists’ questions
Written on March 19, 2026 at 8:02 pm, by josephine
Lagarde said ECB left rates unchanged, monitoring commodities, bottlenecks, prices, wages, and energy-driven inflation scenarios differences.
ECB President Christine Lagarde says holding rates steady leaves the bank ready for unfolding major shocks
Written on March 19, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
Lagarde said ECB unanimously held rates steady, citing Middle East tensions, tighter conditions, and readiness for major shocks.
According to ING’s Carsten Brzeski, the ECB held rates steady, despite Middle East war, oil rising
Written on March 19, 2026 at 8:01 pm, by josephine
ECB holds rates amid Middle East war and rising oil, signalling caution, monitoring uncertainty, no near-term hikes.
