Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank’s van Geffen says Middle East conflict raises Eurozone inflation fears, prompting partial ECB hike pricing
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by davin
Markets see Middle East conflict lifting Eurozone inflation; money markets price 40% chance ECB rate hike.
During the European session, gold stays under $5,200, as mild gains fail amid Middle East tensions
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:37 pm, by davin
Gold hovers under $5,200 as Middle East tensions and oil surge lift risks; bearish momentum persists.
WTI crude rises towards $76, nearing a one-year peak as Middle East tensions attract buyers
Written on March 4, 2026 at 2:36 pm, by davin
WTI crude climbed above $76 amid Middle East supply fears, Strait of Hormuz risks, and softer US dollar.
Italy’s January unemployment rate fell to 5.1%, beating forecasts of 5.6%, indicating improved labour conditions
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:38 pm, by davin
Italy’s January unemployment rate fell to 5.1%, beating forecasts of 5.6% and signaling stronger labor conditions.
February’s Eurozone HCOB Composite PMI matched forecasts, printing 51.9, signalling modest overall business expansion
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:37 pm, by davin
HCOB Eurozone Composite PMI held at 51.9 in February, meeting forecasts and signaling continued economic expansion.
In February, the Eurozone’s HCOB Services PMI reached 51.9, marginally beating forecasts of 51.8
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:36 pm, by davin
Eurozone HCOB Services PMI rose to 51.9 in February, beating forecasts of 51.8 slightly.
Germany’s HCOB Services PMI edged above expectations, reaching 53.5 versus the forecast 53.4 in February
Written on March 4, 2026 at 1:36 pm, by davin
Germany’s HCOB Services PMI hit 53.5 in February, beating the 53.4 forecast, signaling continued services expansion.
France’s February HCOB Composite PMI matches forecasts at 49.9, indicating near-stable business activity overall
Written on March 4, 2026 at 12:38 pm, by davin
France’s HCOB Composite PMI held at 49.9, signaling near-flat private sector output and no clear expansion.
France’s HCOB Services PMI matched expectations in February, registering 49.6, indicating continued contraction in activity
Written on March 4, 2026 at 12:37 pm, by davin
France’s HCOB Services PMI hit 49.6 in February, matching forecasts, signaling a slight contraction in activity.
February saw Italy’s HCOB Services PMI beat forecasts, reaching 52.3 against an expected 52
Written on March 4, 2026 at 12:36 pm, by davin
Italy’s HCOB Services PMI rose to 52.3 in February, topping forecasts and signaling continued growth above 50.
