Monthly Archives: March 2026
FXStreet-compiled figures show gold prices in Saudi Arabia increased, with the metal trading higher during the session
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:37 am, by davin
Saudi gold prices climbed Thursday: SAR 624.44 per gram and SAR 7,283.37 per tola, FXStreet data.
In January, Singapore’s annual retail sales slipped 0.4%, reversing previous growth of 2.7%
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:37 am, by davin
Singapore retail sales dipped 0.4% year-on-year in January, reversing December’s 2.7% gain and indicating softer demand.
In the Philippines, FXStreet-compiled figures show gold prices increasing, with gains recorded in local markets today
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:36 am, by davin
Gold prices in Philippines rose Thursday; PHP 9,742.86 per gram, tola PHP 113,638.90, FXStreet data.
VT Markets Launches Ramadan Community Outreach to Support 100 Families in East Jakarta, Indonesia
Written on March 5, 2026 at 9:03 am, by anakin
Jakarta, Indonesia – 5 March 2026 – VT Markets has successfully concluded its Ramadan Community Outreach initiative in collaboration with YCAB Foundation, an Indonesia-based non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment and community development, with programs spanning education, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic support. Launched in observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the initiative was designed to Continue Reading
In January, Singapore’s monthly retail sales rose to 6.1%, rebounding from a prior -5.4% decline
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:38 am, by davin
Singapore retail sales rose 6.1% m/m in January, reversing December’s -5.4% decline, an 11.5-point swing.
In the UAE, compiled data showed gold prices increasing, reflecting an upward move in local bullion rates
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:37 am, by davin
UAE gold prices rose Thursday, with FXStreet reporting AED 610.27 per gram, up from AED 606.28.
NZD/USD remains near 0.5950 after prior gains, while the US Dollar’s upward momentum pauses in Asia
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:37 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5950 as dollar paused; Iran talks report briefly eased risk; markets await payrolls.
Georgieva of the IMF said renewed Middle East conflict is again testing the global economy’s resilience
Written on March 5, 2026 at 8:36 am, by davin
IMF chief Georgieva warns Middle East conflict tests resilience, threatening energy prices, sentiment, inflation amid uncertainty.
During Asian trading, AUD/USD slips near 0.7065 after Australia’s January trade surplus unexpectedly narrows
Written on March 5, 2026 at 7:38 am, by davin
AUD/USD slipped to 0.7065 as Australia’s trade surplus narrowed and Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven USD demand.
In a report to the National People’s Congress, Premier Li Qiang outlined China’s 2026 growth aim: 4.5–5%
Written on March 5, 2026 at 7:38 am, by davin
China targets 4.5%–5% 2026 growth, keeps loose policy, boosts AI, stabilises property, opens services sector.
