Monthly Archives: March 2026
New Zealanders’ Westpac consumer survey climbed to 94.7 in the fourth quarter, rising from 90.9
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:04 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s Westpac Consumer Survey increased to 94.7 in Q4, up from 90.9 last quarter.
UOB economists foresee Thailand’s policy rate staying at 1.00% until Q1 2027, despite oil-driven inflationary pressure
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:04 am, by josephine
UOB economists see Thailand’s policy rate staying at 1.00% through 1Q27, despite oil-driven inflation pressures.
New Zealand’s current account-to-GDP ratio fell to -3.7%, down from -3.5% in the fourth quarter
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:03 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s current account deficit widened in Q4, with the ratio slipping to -3.7% from -3.5%.
New Zealand’s fourth-quarter current account missed expectations, recording a $5.98B deficit versus the $4.75B forecast
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:07 am, by josephine
New Zealand’s Q4 current account deficit widened unexpectedly, posting -$5.98B versus -$4.75B forecast, -$1.23B worse.
AUD/USD rises again as RBA’s expected 25bp hike lifts the Australian Dollar, reaching 0.7104, up 0.48%
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:07 am, by josephine
Australian Dollar climbs again after RBA hikes to 4.10%; risk-on stocks rise, dollar slips ahead Fed.
US weekly API crude oil stocks rose 6.6M, far above forecasts of a 0.6M decline in March
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:06 am, by josephine
API reports US crude stocks surged 6.6 million barrels week ending March 13, defying expectations for 0.6 million drop.
Ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, USD/CHF trades near 0.7850, down 0.20% in North America
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:06 am, by josephine
USD/CHF slips to 0.7850 after 100-day SMA rejection; Fed decision awaits, with 0.7900 key resistance.
Oil Pauses Near $94 as Markets Eye Fed Decision
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:05 am, by josephine
Oil dips to $93.83 as Brent eases and markets shift focus to the Fed, while Middle East tensions keep supply risks elevated.
NZD/USD rebounds toward 0.5860 as escalating Middle East conflict and pre-Fed jitters weaken the US Dollar
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:03 am, by josephine
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5860 as weaker US Dollar offset Middle East tensions; focus shifts to Fed decision.
OCBC strategists report USD/THB up 4% monthly, with oil and reduced Fed easing hopes driving upside risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:02 am, by josephine
USD/THB up 4% on Fed easing repricing, higher oil; overbought yet bullish, THB pressured near-term.
