Monthly Archives: March 2026
BNY’s Bob Savage says hawkish RBA expectations bolster AUD resilience, despite insufficient G10 inflows ahead of meeting
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by davin
Australian dollar nears hawkish RBA meeting; AUD/USD inflows improve, but cross-currency flows drag broader performance overall.
Bessent told CNBC Washington sees Iran conflict length shaping oil prices and worldwide energy supplies
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
Bessent said US oil price response depends on Iran conflict duration, amid supply shortfalls and Strait of Hormuz.
In February, Canada’s annualised housing starts totalled 250.9K, falling short of the 252.5K forecast
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
Canada’s February seasonally adjusted housing starts came in at 250.9K, slightly below the 252.5K forecast.
Nomura expects the Riksbank to hold rates at 1.75%, amid mounting energy risks, through 2026 unchanged
Written on March 16, 2026 at 5:50 pm, by davin
Nomura expects Riksbank to hold 1.75% through 2026, citing weak inflation, soft GDP, but energy risks.
WTI hovers near $98 as Trump urges allies to keep the Strait of Hormuz secure and open
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by davin
WTI slips near $98 as Trump seeks naval coalition amid Hormuz, Fujairah disruptions, supply fears.
EUR/JPY holds near 182.40, with Euro support from geopolitical optimism, while intervention concerns remain elevated
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by davin
EUR/JPY hovered near 182.40 as euro steadied on geopolitical hopes; yen supported by Japan’s warning remarks.
Analysts foresee Ford shares rangebound in Q2, with upside if margins steady and cash flow supports downside risk
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by davin
Analysts see Ford rangebound in Q2; upside needs margin stability, while technicals warn drop toward 8.28–4.26.
ING’s Chris Turner expects Middle East tensions to keep oil high, supporting the dollar amid Fed caution
Written on March 16, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by davin
Dollar stayed supported as Middle East conflict kept oil high; markets awaited central bank decisions and Fed stance.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says RBA may raise rates 25bps to 4.10%, with futures slightly favouring hike odds
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:58 pm, by davin
BBH’s Elias Haddad sees RBA lifting rates 25bps to 4.10%, supporting AUD amid elevated inflation.
Societe Generale economists observe EUR/GBP below 200-day average, probing 0.8610 February low, risking further declines
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:58 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP breaks 200-DMA, tests 0.8610 support; failure above 0.8690 risks further decline toward 0.8580/0.8535, bounce.
