Monthly Archives: March 2026
Powell explained holding rates steady, attributing higher growth forecasts to productivity, while answering journalists’ questions afterward
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:01 am, by josephine
Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75%; Powell flags elevated inflation, resilient spending, and cautious, meeting-by-meeting outlook.
After the Fed’s steady rates and limited 2026 cuts, NZD/USD falls 0.71% to 0.5814 amid NZ GDP focus
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:03 am, by josephine
NZD/USD slid to 0.5814 as Fed held rates, boosted dollar; eyes New Zealand GDP, key levels.
Argentina’s fourth-quarter unemployment rose to 7.5%, increasing from the previous 6.6% quarter-on-quarter figure
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:02 am, by josephine
Argentina’s unemployment rose to 7.5% in Q4, up from 6.6% in Q3, a 0.9-point increase.
Following strong US PPI inflation, GBP/USD dropped 0.21% to 1.3320 as Fed optimism eased
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:01 am, by josephine
GBP/USD slid 0.21% after hotter US PPI inflation, trimming Fed easing bets; pair traded near 1.3320.
Gold falls over 2.20% to $4,878 after US inflation rises, Middle East tensions increase, boosting dollar
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:01 am, by josephine
Gold drops 2.2% below 50-day SMA as yields, hot PPI curb cuts; Middle East tensions lift oil.
Ahead of the Fed decision, DXY hovered near 100 after hotter PPI lifted it about 0.3%
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:06 pm, by josephine
DXY climbed to 99.85 as hot PPI data lifted yields; Fed expected steady, resistance near 100.00.
Stagflation worries mounted after hotter PPI and an FOMC decision sent the Dow down nearly 1%, 450 points
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:05 pm, by josephine
US stocks slid after hotter February PPI, as investors awaited Fed decision, dot plot and projections.
ING’s Frantisek Taborsky says CEE currencies rose on risk appetite, despite energy-driven inflation and waning hike bets
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:04 pm, by josephine
Central Eastern European currencies strengthened as risk appetite improved; high energy prices still threaten inflation, limiting rate hikes.
Before the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, EUR/USD climbs from 1.1500 as the Dollar retreats from highs
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:03 pm, by josephine
EUR/USD climbed as dollar eased before Fed decision; oil tensions and PPI boosted higher-for-longer rate bets.
Canada’s central bank keeps rates at 2.25%, citing weaker growth prospects yet continuing its tightening approach
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:03 pm, by josephine
Bank of Canada holds 2.25% rate, flags weaker growth, near-term inflation risks amid higher energy prices.
