Monthly Archives: March 2026
S&P 500 Faces A Harder Macro Backdrop
Written on March 13, 2026 at 8:02 am, by davin
SP500 holds near 6690 as oil nears $100, rate-cut hopes fade, and stagflation risks weigh on equities. | VT Markets
Amid Asian trade, the Australian dollar strengthens near 0.7090 as markets anticipate a March RBA hike
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:59 am, by davin
AUD/USD rebounds near 0.7090 as markets price RBA rate hike odds; traders await key US inflation data.
Reuters poll finds most economists expect the RBA to lift Australia’s cash rate to 4.10% on March 17
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:59 am, by davin
Reuters poll: most economists see RBA raising cash rate to 4.10% March 17, boosting AUD.
WTI trades near $95.75 after Iran insists on keeping Hormuz closed amid US-Israel-Iran tensions
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:58 am, by davin
WTI nears $95.75 as Hormuz closure drives supply fears; IEA taps 400 million barrels to curb prices.
OCBC strategists say oil-led inflation and growth threats keep Asian currencies, including Singapore dollar, vulnerable despite IEA reserves release
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:58 am, by davin
OCBC warns Asian FX, including SGD, vulnerable to oil-driven inflation despite IEA release; spikes may pressure MAS.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, urged keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed to pressure enemies
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:57 am, by davin
Mojtaba Khamenei urges Hormuz closure pressure, threatens US bases; US escorts tankers, underestimation noted; oil surges.
During early Asian trading, gold slipped under $5,100 as firmer oil lifted inflation fears, boosting dollar yields
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:56 am, by davin
Gold slips under $5,100 as dollar and yields rise; PCE due; Middle East tensions and inflation outlook watched.
Commerzbank says Malaysia’s oil-exporter role supports MYR as January output rises 5.9%, boosted by semiconductors, exports
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:56 am, by davin
Malaysia’s January industrial production jumped 5.9% on strong semiconductor exports; ringgit steady as oil rises.
Standard Chartered economists say offshore renminbi stability continues, as the globalisation index stayed broadly flat recently
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:55 am, by davin
Standard Chartered said offshore renminbi remained stable; RGI flat, boosted by dim sum bonds and trade settlement.
Since conflict began, Geoff Yu notes stronger yuan demand, as hedges reset and Chinese equities remain resilient
Written on March 13, 2026 at 7:55 am, by davin
BNY sees rising yuan demand since conflict; hedging down 30%, volatility managed; gradual shift toward Chinese assets.
