Monthly Archives: March 2026
DBS expects South Korea’s March exports to grow strongly, boosting surplus despite pricier, energy-led imports
Written on March 28, 2026 at 12:53 am, by davin
South Korea’s exports stay strong on AI chips; imports rise on energy, widening surplus amid inflation.
Hormuz tensions spurred a selloff, pushing the Dow down 510 points, into correction below 45,500
Written on March 28, 2026 at 12:53 am, by davin
Stocks slid into correction as Hormuz tensions lifted oil above $110, souring sentiment and edging inflation expectations higher.
NZD/USD extends four-day decline near 0.5750, as Middle East conflict, weak NZ confidence and strong dollar weigh
Written on March 28, 2026 at 12:52 am, by davin
NZD/USD slips to 0.5750 as risk aversion, Middle East tensions, higher US yields boost dollar demand.
Deepali Bhargava says oil price rises and disruptions threaten Philippine growth, inflation, and external balances, complicating BSP policy
Written on March 28, 2026 at 12:51 am, by davin
ING says oil shock weakens Philippine growth, boosts inflation and external deficits; peso still at depreciation risk despite BSP.
Baker Hughes reports the US oil rig count has fallen from 414 to 409, according to latest data
Written on March 28, 2026 at 12:51 am, by davin
Baker Hughes reported active US oil rigs dropped to 409 from 414, signaling reduced drilling activity.
Banxico’s unexpected cut and easing hint heighten peso downside, as longs crowd and carry edge narrows
Written on March 28, 2026 at 12:50 am, by davin
Banxico’s surprise cut boosts peso downside risks as carry shrinks, positioning crowds, and emerging-market hedging increases.
During North American trade, sterling stays above 1.3300, yet faces weekly losses as dollar demand rises
Written on March 27, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by davin
GBP/USD held 1.3300 but eyed weekly, monthly losses as Middle East tensions boosted dollar demand, risk-off.
WTI crude climbs to about $96, up 3.55%, driven by Middle East tensions and Hormuz disruption fears
Written on March 27, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
WTI jumps to $96 amid escalating Middle East tensions, Iran risks, and Strait of Hormuz disruption fears.
Gold rebounds above $4,500 as a softer US Dollar supports gains amid heightened US-Israel-Iran tensions
Written on March 27, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by davin
Gold rebounds near $4,527 as dollar eases; weak sentiment, rising inflation expectations, Middle East tensions lift prices.
Barkin says holding interest rates steady is sensible while AI and geopolitical risks obscure economic forecasts
Written on March 27, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by davin
Barkin urges holding rates steady amid AI, geopolitical uncertainty and inflation risks; labor market fragile, demand narrow.
