Monthly Archives: March 2026
Yu says Latin American sovereign bonds stay most owned globally, 14% above yearly averages, with no underowned currencies
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:02 pm, by josephine
Latin American sovereign bonds are crowded; minimal hedging heightens vulnerability if US policy or financial conditions tighten.
After hot US PPI, markets reprice Fed hawkishly, pushing GBP/USD down 0.21% to around 1.3320
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:01 pm, by josephine
GBP/USD slid to 1.3320 after hot US PPI boosted the dollar; Fed and BoE decisions awaited.
In February, Russia’s monthly producer prices rose to 0.5%, rebounding from a previous -2.5% decline
Written on March 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm, by josephine
Russia’s producer prices rose 0.5% in February after January’s 2.5% drop, shifting back to growth.
Russia’s annual producer prices fell further, dropping to -5.2% from -5% in February, year-on-year
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
Russia’s Producer Price Index sank to -5.2% in February, slightly worse than January’s -5.0% reading.
Commerzbank’s Pfister expects Brazil’s central bank to begin cuts from 15%, starting 25–50bp, accelerating later in 2026
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:02 pm, by josephine
Pfister expects Brazil’s central bank to start rate cuts from 15%, accelerating to 50bp moves in 2026.
USD/JPY rises towards 159.50 in US trading, awaiting Federal Reserve decision, with rates likely unchanged
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:01 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hovered near 159.50 ahead of Fed decision, with BOJ, Iran war, and inflation eyed.
Ahead of the Fed decision, rebounding dollar and yields pressure gold to a new monthly low
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:00 pm, by josephine
Gold slips as dollar and yields rise before Fed decision; hot PPI, geopolitics pressure XAU/USD outlook.
WTI trades near $97.50, rising 2.37%, as conflict continues, while Iraq–Turkey agreement reduces supply worries
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:06 pm, by josephine
WTI rose near $97.50 as Middle East strikes threatened supply; Iraqi exports resumed, US inventories climbed.
Macklem told reporters the BoC may raise rates if energy costs keep inflation persistently high
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:06 pm, by josephine
Macklem says BoC will decide meeting-by-meeting, assessing Iran conflict, energy-driven inflation risks, and growth weakness.
TD Securities says the Bank of Canada kept rates at 2.25%, dropping hints the level remains appropriate
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:05 pm, by josephine
Bank of Canada held 2.25%, dropped rate guidance; TD sees easing bias, Middle East conflict lifting USD/CAD.
