Monthly Archives: March 2026
In March, the UK’s Rightmove monthly house price index rose to 0.8%, after remaining unchanged previously
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:51 am, by davin
UK Rightmove house price index rose 0.8% month-on-month in March, after recording no change previously.
Brussels hosts EU foreign ministers debating a naval response as Hormuz disruption drives oil prices higher
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:51 am, by davin
EU ministers in Brussels weigh naval mission extension to reopen Hormuz after Trump urges allies deploy warships.
In early Asian trading, gold slips under $5,000 as oil inflation worries and Iran conflict developments loom
Written on March 16, 2026 at 1:50 am, by davin
Gold slipped to $4,980 as Iran conflict lifts oil, inflation fears, delaying Fed cuts, pressuring gold.
Amid rising Middle East tensions, EUR/USD trades defensively near 1.1430, capped below 1.1450 by safe-haven flows
Written on March 16, 2026 at 12:52 am, by davin
EUR/USD hovered near 1.1430 as Middle East tensions boosted dollar demand ahead of Fed, ECB decisions.
WTI crude nears $100, rising 3% at week’s open, as new supply fears lift prices
Written on March 16, 2026 at 12:52 am, by davin
Crude oil jumps 3% as US-Iran conflict escalates; traders watch Strait of Hormuz shipping risks closely.
Macron urged swift restoration of Hormuz navigation and demanded Iran halt attacks on Lebanon, Iraq regional states
Written on March 16, 2026 at 12:51 am, by davin
Macron urges restoring Hormuz navigation, pressing Iran to stop regional attacks and accept nuclear, missile limits.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, the Australian dollar remains near 0.6990 as traders track US-Israel-Iran war developments
Written on March 16, 2026 at 12:50 am, by davin
AUD/USD rose near 0.6990 as US-Israel-Iran conflict escalated, boosting geopolitical risk and safe-haven dollar demand.
USD/JPY opens lower as officials pledge to monitor markets, while Middle East conflict escalation widens FX gaps
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:53 pm, by davin
USD/JPY gaps lower near 159.50 as Japan warns on yen, Middle East tensions, bullish technicals hold.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright anticipates the US–Israel conflict with Iran ending in weeks, easing oil prices
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by davin
US energy secretary Chris Wright predicts US–Israel war with Iran ending in weeks, oil prices falling.
New Zealand’s annual electronic card retail sales increased to 1.5%, up from 0.4% previously in February
Written on March 15, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by davin
New Zealand electronic card retail sales increased 1.5% year-on-year in February, accelerating from 0.4% previously.
