Monthly Archives: March 2026
ECB’s Schnabel urges vigilance on upside inflation, monitoring Europe’s enduring energy price shock for persistent pressures
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:53 pm, by davin
ECB’s Schnabel urges vigilance on energy shock persistence and upside inflation risks, as March projections reflect Iran shock.
Macron said France may add measures on oil prices, urging allies to clarify Iran war aims
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by davin
Macron urged limiting export restrictions, defining Iran war aims, keeping Russia sanctions, coordinating Hormuz escorts, releasing reserves.
Commerzbank’s Tatha Ghose says cooling Hungarian core inflation backs MNB dovishness, supporting rate cuts and forint
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by davin
Hungary’s core inflation has returned to target, supporting dovish rate cuts, while global factors drive forint.
Gold stays under $5,200 as the stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields hinder upward momentum
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by davin
Gold slipped near $5,180 as firmer dollar, higher yields capped gains; inflation steady, Mideast tensions support.
ING’s Tukker and Schroeder state euro rates hinge on energy, leaving ECB 2026 hikes priced, outlook uncertain
Written on March 11, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by davin
Euro rates track energy prices; ECB hikes priced for 2026 may fade with cheaper energy, lowering yields.
EUR/GBP stays pressured as traders back the Pound, rethinking ECB and BoE policy amid oil concerns
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:55 pm, by davin
EUR/GBP slid to 0.8628 as oil-price fears shifted BoE cut expectations, slightly outweighing ECB tightening bets.
RBC Economics says oil still supports Canada’s economy, boosting profits yet reducing households’ purchasing power
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by davin
Canada’s smaller oil sector still boosts exports; higher oil prices raise costs but GDP impact remains neutral.
Improving risk mood lifted AUD as RBA sounded hawkish; markets price March hike odds, OCBC expects May
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by davin
Australian Dollar climbed on improved risk appetite, hawkish RBA signals, rising rate-hike odds and higher energy prices.
IEA reports 32 members’ unanimous plan to release 400 million reserve oil barrels to markets, historic scale
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by davin
IEA members agreed to release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves, largest coordinated strategic oil release ever.
TD Securities report February US CPI met forecasts, while core and supercore inflation cooled versus January tariff spike
Written on March 11, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by davin
February CPI matched forecasts; core and supercore cooled. TD sees higher energy lifting March inflation near 3%.
