Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid Hormuz tensions, the US Energy Secretary expects SPR swap releases to ease short-term oil disruptions
Written on March 12, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
Energy Secretary Wright said SPR oil releases would use swaps to ease short disruptions amid Hormuz tensions.
TD Securities’ Ghali says strong Chinese silver demand offsets cautious Western sentiment, with London liquidity improving too
Written on March 12, 2026 at 6:50 pm, by davin
Shanghai silver arbitrage signals strong China buying; Western traders cautious post-Iran conflict, as London OTC inflows rise.
TD Securities says ECB officials are more hawkish over energy inflation, expecting just one late-2026 hike
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by davin
ECB turns hawkish as energy inflation risks return; markets price 2026 hikes despite delayed transmission lags.
USD/JPY stays near annual highs around 158.90, steady as geopolitical tensions and Fed policy concerns loom
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
USD/JPY stuck near 158.90 as Middle East tensions, oil prices, and central bank meetings drive sentiment.
The US Department of Labour reported new unemployment claims fell to 213,000 in the week ending March 7
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:51 pm, by davin
US jobless claims edged down to 213K; four-week average fell, lifting dollar index toward 99.50.
In January, America’s goods and services trade deficit hit $54.5B, beating forecasts of $66.6B
Written on March 12, 2026 at 5:50 pm, by davin
January U.S. goods and services trade balance narrowed to -$54.5bn, beating forecasts of -$66.6bn.
In January, America’s goods trade deficit narrowed to $81.8B, improving from the previous $99.3B
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by davin
US goods trade deficit narrowed in January, improving from $99.3bn to $81.8bn, signaling stronger balance.
US continuing jobless claims met forecasts at 1.85 million, reported for late February without surprises
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by davin
US continuing jobless claims met expectations, holding at 1.85 million in week ending February 27, unchanged overall.
US building permits fell to -5.4% from 4.3%, showing a sharp turnaround from earlier growth
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:50 pm, by davin
US building permits fell 5.4% in January, reversing December’s 4.3% rise, signaling a month-on-month decline.
January’s US building permits missed forecasts, reaching 1.376M month-on-month versus the expected 1.41M
Written on March 12, 2026 at 4:50 pm, by davin
January US building permits missed forecasts, totaling 1.376 million versus expectations of 1.41 million, signaling weaker demand.
