Monthly Archives: March 2026
Fourth-quarter US unit labour costs reached 2.8%, far exceeding expectations of 0.2%
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:39 pm, by davin
US unit labour costs jumped 2.8% in Q4, far above the 0.2% forecast, FXStreet reported.
In January, America’s annual export price index eased to 2.6%, down from 3.1% previously
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:38 pm, by davin
US export prices rose 2.6% year-on-year in January, easing from 3.1% previously, FXStreet reported.
On 27 February, US initial jobless claims totalled 213K, undershooting forecasts of 215K
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:38 pm, by davin
US initial jobless claims fell to 213,000 in week ending 27 February, slightly below 215,000 forecast.
January sees US import prices rise 0.2% month-on-month, aligning with economists’ expectations and projections
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:37 pm, by davin
US Import Price Index increased 0.2% in January, matching expectations as import costs saw modest monthly rise.
The US four-week average of initial jobless claims fell to 215.75K, down from 220.25K
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:37 pm, by davin
Four-week average US initial jobless claims fell to 215.75K by Feb 27, down 4.5K from 220.25K.
Forecasts showed 0.3%, yet the US monthly Export Price Index registered 0.6% in January
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:36 pm, by davin
U.S. Export Price Index climbed 0.6% in January, beating 0.3% forecasts, signaling stronger export price growth.
Bob Savage says Eurozone assets stay vulnerable to Iran-led energy shocks as the ECB urges rate patience
Written on March 5, 2026 at 5:41 pm, by davin
Euro area markets jittery on Iran-linked energy shock; ECB signals patience, warns inflation expectations risk amid tightening.
Standard Chartered’s Talha Nadeem expects CBRT caution and a pause, as Middle East conflict threatens Türkiye’s inflation, outlook
Written on March 5, 2026 at 5:40 pm, by davin
Standard Chartered now expects CBRT to hold 37% in March amid conflict risks, inflation.
Russia’s central bank reserves increased to $811.1B, compared with the previous $797.2B reported
Written on March 5, 2026 at 5:39 pm, by davin
Russia’s central bank reserves rose to $811.1bn from $797.2bn, increasing by $13.9bn overall.
Despite uncertainty, ECB Governing Council remains confident about inflation trends, according to February meeting accounts
Written on March 5, 2026 at 5:39 pm, by davin
ECB February accounts: data matched projections; shocks visible but expected; rates steady amid uncertainty; inflation undershoots target.
