Monthly Archives: March 2026
Sleijpen says ECB policy is well positioned, and can withstand a minor inflation overshoot, he told Reuters
Written on March 6, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by davin
ECB’s Sleijpen says policy is well placed, tolerates small inflation overshoot; confident in Fed-held gold reserves.
During the European session, EUR/USD hovers near 1.1600 as traders await forthcoming US February NFP figures
Written on March 6, 2026 at 12:49 pm, by davin
EUR/USD held near 1.1600 as markets awaited US NFP; Fed rate-hold odds rose, ECB cautious.
Rabobank’s RaboResearch examines how Middle East tensions, dearer oil and European gas alter Eurozone inflation, growth outlook
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
RaboResearch warns Middle East conflict-driven energy price shocks could raise Eurozone inflation, while slightly slowing growth through 2026.
Brent crude slips near US$85/bbl as Washington weighs policy measures to curb oil, petrol costs amid Iran conflict
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:50 am, by davin
Brent crude slips near $85 as US weighs reserve release and waivers amid Iran war risks.
Katayama said Japan may compile an extra budget and act promptly to ease Iran-conflict economic fallout
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:49 am, by davin
Japan may compile extra budget amid Iran conflict; officials say deflation risks linger as BoJ stays accommodative.
South Africa’s net gold and forex reserves rose to $75.835bn in February, from $74.877bn previously
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:49 am, by davin
South Africa’s net gold and foreign exchange reserves climbed to $75.835 billion in February, up $0.958 billion.
South Africa’s gross gold and forex reserves rose in February, increasing from $80.19B to $81.06B
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:00 am, by davin
South Africa’s gross gold and foreign exchange reserves climbed 1.1% in February to $81.06 billion from $80.19 billion.
USD/CHF drifts around 0.7810, easing after prior gains as the US dollar holds recent strength
Written on March 6, 2026 at 10:00 am, by davin
USD/CHF dips to 0.7810; reduced Fed cut bets, Middle East war boosts oil, safe-haven CHF supported.
FXStreet data indicates gold prices in Saudi Arabia rose, with gains recorded during Friday trading session
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:59 am, by davin
Gold prices climbed in Saudi Arabia Friday; gram rose to SAR 619.48, tola to SAR 7,225.49.
In the Philippines, compiled data indicates gold prices increased, with FXStreet reporting an overall rise Friday
Written on March 6, 2026 at 9:58 am, by davin
Gold prices climbed in Philippines Friday: PHP 9,729.50/gram and PHP 113,482.90/tola, FXStreet data showed.
