Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank’s Stefan Koopman says energy price spikes mean the Bank of England holds rates, delaying cuts until 2026
Written on March 4, 2026 at 10:39 pm, by davin
Rabobank says energy-driven inflation risks delay BoE cuts; rates may hold through 2026, easing in 2027.
February’s US ISM Services PMI rose to 56.1, beating forecasts as service-sector growth strengthened sharply
Written on March 4, 2026 at 10:39 pm, by davin
US services PMI jumped to 56.1 in February; new orders rose, prices eased, dollar stayed weaker.
February’s US ISM Services PMI reached 56.1, surpassing forecasts of 53.5 for service sector activity
Written on March 4, 2026 at 10:38 pm, by davin
ISM Services PMI rose to 56.1 in February, beating 53.5 forecasts, signaling continued growth.
In February, the US ISM Services New Orders Index rose to 58.6 from 53.1 previously
Written on March 4, 2026 at 10:37 pm, by davin
US ISM Services New Orders Index climbed to 58.6 in February, up from 53.1 previously.
February saw US ISM Services Prices Paid fall, easing from 66.6 previously to 63 this month
Written on March 4, 2026 at 10:37 pm, by davin
US ISM Services Prices Paid index declined to 63 in February from 66.6, signaling slower services price growth.
In February, the US ISM services employment index increased to 51.8, up from 50.3 previously
Written on March 4, 2026 at 10:36 pm, by davin
U.S. ISM Services Employment Index increased to 51.8 in February, rising from 50.3 previously, signaling hiring growth.
AUD/USD remains near 0.7040, lacking clear direction despite Middle East conflict and mixed US data
Written on March 4, 2026 at 8:38 pm, by davin
AUD/USD held near 0.7040 as dollar eased; Australia GDP beat; US jobs mixed; Middle East tensions persisted.
In February, America’s S&P Global Composite PMI underperformed forecasts, registering 51.9 compared with an expected 52.3
Written on March 4, 2026 at 8:37 pm, by davin
U.S. S&P Global Composite PMI slipped to 51.9 in February, missing forecasts, yet still signaling expansion.
In February, the US S&P Global Services PMI came in at 51.7, missing forecasts of 52.3
Written on March 4, 2026 at 8:37 pm, by davin
S&P Global’s US Services PMI slipped to 51.7 in February, missing forecasts of 52.3 expectations.
EUR/USD steadies after a three-month low, as the Dollar rally pauses and Eurozone data supports euro
Written on March 4, 2026 at 8:36 pm, by davin
EUR/USD steadied near 1.1626 as dollar paused; Eurozone data helped amid US-Iran tensions, rate expectations.
