Monthly Archives: March 2026
Italy’s annual consumer inflation measured 1.5%, undershooting the 1.6% forecast, according to February CPI figures
Written on March 17, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by davin
Italy’s CPI rose 1.5% in February, below the 1.6% forecast, indicating slightly slower inflation.
Italy’s monthly consumer inflation rose 0.7% in February, undershooting forecasts of 0.8% slightly
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by davin
Italy’s CPI rose 0.7% in February, missing the 0.8% forecast, signaling slightly softer inflation.
In February, Italy’s EU-harmonised annual CPI came in at 1.5%, under the 1.6% forecast
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by davin
Italy’s EU-harmonised CPI increased 1.5% year-on-year in February, coming in slightly below the 1.6% forecast.
February saw Italy’s EU-harmonised monthly CPI rise 0.5%, undershooting forecasts of a 0.6% increase
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
Italy’s EU-harmonised Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in February, under the 0.6% forecast, month-on-month.
Societe Generale strategists report plummeting Hormuz oil flows and accelerating shut-ins, worsening global supply shocks
Written on March 17, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by davin
Hormuz disruptions strand 17 mb/d, cut Gulf refining, tighten diesel and jet markets, lifting global prices.
As the US dollar firms before the Fed decision, gold holds above $5,000, yet bulls hesitate
Written on March 17, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by davin
Gold holds above $5,000 as Middle East tensions and inflation fears clash with stronger dollar, Fed outlook.
Near 160.00, USD/JPY hesitates as Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama issues firm warnings, signalling readiness to intervene anytime
Written on March 17, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
USD/JPY slips below 160 as intervention fears rise, dollar momentum fades, and Japan warns bold action.
Rabobank’s Schwartz and Lawrence expect Canada’s central bank to hold 2.25% rates despite inflation, weak growth
Written on March 17, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
Rabobank expects Bank of Canada to hold 2.25% through year-end despite inflation, weak growth, oil shocks.
USD/CAD holds near 1.3700 in Europe, as traders await Fed and Bank of Canada policy decisions
Written on March 17, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
USD/CAD held near 1.3700 ahead of BoC and Fed decisions, as Middle East tensions lift inflation.
Ahead of Fed and SNB decisions, USD/CHF steadies near 0.7880 after trimming earlier gains in Europe
Written on March 17, 2026 at 11:52 am, by davin
USD/CHF slips to 0.7880 as Fed cut expectations fade, oil eases, and safe-haven demand fluctuates.