Monthly Archives: March 2026
Amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the Swiss Franc strengthens, pushing USD/CHF down to around 0.7780
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:52 pm, by davin
USD/CHF slid to 0.7780 as weak US jobs, rising tensions, and safe-haven franc demand grew.
MUFG says Asia FX will track Iran conflict risks, energy shocks, and widening macro policy divergence
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
MUFG warns US-Israel-Iran tensions and energy risks, plus policy divergence, may weaken Asian FX further.
Following a -92K NFP shock, the Dow sank 600 points to 47,340, ending a 1K-loss week
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by davin
Stocks slid as payrolls missed badly; unemployment rose, oil climbed, yields jumped, and volatility spiked.
Commerzbank’s Balz says the Fed remains cautious as February payrolls missed forecasts, distorted by strike, cold weather
Written on March 6, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by davin
US employment fell 92,000 in February; revisions cut 69,000. Unemployment rose to 4.4%; earnings grew.
Turkey’s Treasury posted a February cash deficit of 94.42B, narrowing from the earlier 246B shortfall
Written on March 6, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Turkey’s Treasury cash deficit narrowed in February to 94.42B, improving from January’s deeper 246B shortfall.
ING’s Ewa Manthey says Middle East conflict escalation raises aluminium above $4,000/t amid tightening supply risks
Written on March 6, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
ING raises aluminium forecasts as Hormuz conflict threatens Gulf exports; worst-case disruption could briefly push prices above $4,000.
San Francisco Fed’s Daly says one month’s data is inconclusive; inflation exceeds target, risks balanced, CNBC interview
Written on March 6, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by davin
San Francisco Fed’s Daly says one month isn’t decisive; inflation above target; risks balanced amid vulnerable job market.
January saw US retail sales dip 0.2% to $733.5bn, beating expectations after prior month unchanged
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
US retail sales slipped 0.2% in January, beating forecasts; annual growth 3.2% as dollar eased.
WTI crude rises beyond $85 as escalating Middle East turmoil drives oil prices higher further
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
Oil surged as Middle East conflict persists; WTI hit $85, Brent $87.80; officials warn $150 possible.
ABN AMRO sees Eurozone and German output rebounding, yet energy threats and weaker German orders ahead
Written on March 6, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by davin
ABN AMRO sees eurozone production rebounding, despite energy headwinds; German orders dip, defence and demand support recovery.
