Monthly Archives: March 2026
Australia’s NAB business confidence slipped from 3 to minus 1, reflecting weaker sentiment in February
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:55 am, by davin
NAB reported Australian business confidence slipped to -1 in February, down from 3 previously.
Japan’s Satsuki Katayama said G7 energy ministers will meet virtually to consider releasing oil reserves
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:54 am, by davin
G7 energy ministers meet virtually Tuesday to discuss coordinated oil reserve release after Iran war supply disruption.
With Hormuz shut, WTI trades near $86.50 in Asia after prior’s surge and volatility
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:54 am, by davin
WTI traded near $86.40 after $120 spike; IEA reserves, Trump comments eased fears, Hormuz risks lingered.
Fourth-quarter Japan’s annual GDP deflator aligned with expectations, registering a year-on-year rise of 3.4%
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:53 am, by davin
Japan’s fourth-quarter GDP deflator rose 3.4% year on year, matching forecasts and signaling inflation pressures.
GBP/USD regained 1.3400, rising 0.3% after rebounding from 1.3280, narrowly missing 1.3450
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:52 am, by davin
GBP/USD rebounds above 1.3400 as BoE cut odds fade; US CPI, UK GDP and PCE awaited.
In March, Australia’s Westpac Consumer Confidence rose from -2.6% previously, reaching 1.2%
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:51 am, by davin
Westpac’s Australia consumer confidence index rose in March, reversing February’s 2.6% fall with a 1.2% gain.
In January, Japan’s year-on-year household spending fell 1%, missing the forecast 2.5% increase
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:51 am, by davin
Japan’s household spending dropped 1% in January from a year earlier, missing forecasts for a 2.5% increase.
Amid Middle East tensions, gold rises towards $5,150 in Asia as safe-haven demand lifts prices
Written on March 10, 2026 at 6:50 am, by davin
Gold edges to $5,140 as Middle East tensions persist; Hormuz closure boosts safe-haven demand, ahead of CPI.
South Korea’s fourth-quarter GDP contracted 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, outperforming forecasts that anticipated a 0.3% decline
Written on March 10, 2026 at 3:52 am, by davin
South Korea’s GDP fell 0.2% in Q4, slightly better than forecasts predicting a 0.3% decline.
South Korea’s fourth-quarter year-on-year GDP growth missed the 1.7% forecast, coming in at 1.6%
Written on March 10, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
South Korea’s fourth-quarter GDP rose 1.6% year on year, missing the 1.7% forecast by 0.1 points.
