Monthly Archives: March 2026
In March, Michigan’s US Consumer Sentiment Index reached 55.5, surpassing forecasts of 55 without surprise
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 55.5 in March, slightly beating expectations of 55.
RBC’s Claire Fan expects Canada’s labour market to recover slowly after weak February employment figures and unemployment rise
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
Canada’s labour market weakened in February: employment fell 84,000, unemployment hit 6.7%, participation slid further.
AUD/USD falls to about 0.7040 as stronger US Dollar and worsening risk appetite outweigh mixed data
Written on March 13, 2026 at 6:50 pm, by davin
AUD/USD slipped to 0.7040 as US dollar strengthened, oil tensions rose, and inflation expectations shifted.
Nomura expects the BoE to hold rates, warning $100 oil could lift UK CPI 0.6 points via fuel costs
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by davin
Nomura expects BoE rates steady; $100 oil may lift UK CPI 0.6pp, delaying expected cuts.
BNY’s Bob Savage says rising energy costs pressure Eurozone and other surplus economies’ funding currencies
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
Higher energy costs threaten current-account surpluses, pressuring euro-area currencies as oil rises shift balances.
The Census Bureau reported US January durable goods orders were largely steady, dipping to $321.2 billion
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
US durable goods orders unexpectedly fell in January, dragged by transportation, while the dollar stayed firm.
In January, Russia’s foreign trade dropped to $6.597B, down from the prior $10.021B figure
Written on March 13, 2026 at 5:50 pm, by davin
Russia’s foreign trade balance fell to $6.597bn in January from $10.021bn, narrowing export-import gap.
Commerzbank says aluminium is up 10%, supported by Iran conflict supply fears, Gulf producers, China cap
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by davin
Aluminium up 10% on Iran supply fears; tight Asia premiums, China capped output, LME withdrawals surge.
Following weaker UK economic figures, sterling slides against the yen, with GBP/JPY near 211.50, erasing week gains
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by davin
Sterling slid versus yen after flat UK GDP and weak output data; GBP/JPY retreated near 211.50.
Following weak UK GDP figures, sterling faces heavy selling, pushing GBP/USD towards its year-to-date low again
Written on March 13, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by davin
GBP/USD slid toward mid-1.3200s after flat UK January GDP, weaker output data, and renewed dollar strength.
