Monthly Archives: March 2026
Geopolitical uncertainty and high energy prices support the Dollar; Turner sees DXY edging higher amid private-credit worries
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:39 pm, by davin
Middle East tensions and higher energy prices boost the dollar, while markets monitor DXY range and BDC redemption risks.
Scotiabank says the Canadian Dollar shows resilience, staying firm versus the US Dollar since US/Iran tensions began
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:38 pm, by davin
Canadian dollar steady amid risk aversion; BoC neutral pricing, weak oil link; USD/CAD bearish near 1.36.
Bitcoin clears 74K resistance, fuelling Nifty hopes; short-term aims 76–77K, longer-term targeting 126K+
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:37 pm, by davin
Bitcoin targets $76K–$77K near-term, $126K+ longer; gold/silver bearish; Nifty, Bank Nifty watch breakouts.
US unemployment claims slightly beat expectations, with 213K new applications recorded for the week ending February 28
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:36 pm, by davin
US initial jobless claims held at 213K, under expectations; four-week average fell, continuing claims rose. Dollar gained.
Rabobank’s Jane Foley says sterling has lately beaten the euro as BoE cut hopes diminish, despite risks
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:44 pm, by davin
Pound outperforms euro; Rabobank sees EUR/GBP near 0.87, rising later amid UK risks, inflation.
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says policymakers will decide each meeting, judging inflation effects from rising petrol prices
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:43 pm, by davin
Barkin said Fed will decide meeting-by-meeting, watching gas-driven inflation, productivity, jobs, tariffs, and balance-sheet reduction.
Despite energy price shocks, the yen stays firm as BoJ rate-rise expectations persist, possibly by April
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:42 pm, by davin
Japan’s yen holds steady after energy shock, backed by expectations the Bank of Japan will raise rates.
US employers reported 48,307 February job cuts, down 55% monthly and 72% yearly, as hiring plans weakened
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by davin
US employers announced 48.307K February job cuts, down sharply; AI cited in 4.680K layoffs.
In January, America’s yearly import price index slipped to -0.1%, easing from 0% previously
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:41 pm, by davin
U.S. Import Price Index slipped 0.1% year-on-year in January, easing from 0% previously, turning negative.
Continuing unemployment claims in the United States reached 1.868 million, exceeding the 1.85 million forecast in February
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:40 pm, by davin
Continuing US jobless claims reached 1.868 million, exceeding the 1.85 million forecast by 18,000 claims.
