Monthly Archives: March 2026
In March, the US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index hit 53.3, falling short of the 54 forecast
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by davin
U.S. University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 53.3 in March, missing the 54 forecast.
Commerzbank’s Stamer says Iran-war energy shocks lift eurozone inflation above 3% in 2026, nearing 2% by 2027
Written on March 27, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by davin
Commerzbank adds Iran war energy shock; sees eurozone headline inflation above 3% in 2026, returning to 2% by 2027.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says rising oil and falling assets worsen risk sentiment, boosting Dollar via funding demand
Written on March 27, 2026 at 6:52 pm, by davin
Rising oil and war risks weaken markets; dollar strengthens as funding stress grows, prolonging restrictive central-bank policies.
MUFG’s Halpenny expects Hormuz constraints, as Trump limits energy-attack pauses and Iran signals minimally on tankers
Written on March 27, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
MUFG says limited pause and ten-tanker passage won’t ease Hormuz constraints; Brent could surge, markets risk-off.
Scotiabank’s strategists say the Canadian dollar holds slightly firmer against the US dollar, as commodities support it
Written on March 27, 2026 at 6:51 pm, by davin
Canadian Dollar steadies; April seasonality often favors CAD. USD/CAD above 200-day average, targeting low 1.39s.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich says equity declines have not lifted the Dollar, weakening its safe-haven status
Written on March 27, 2026 at 6:50 pm, by davin
Equity declines haven’t boosted the U.S. dollar, implying a weakened safe-haven role amid Middle East conflict uncertainty.
USD/CAD stays above 1.3850 as the US Dollar rises versus the Canadian Dollar amid prolonged Iran war fears
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:54 pm, by davin
USD/CAD hits two-month high as Middle East tensions, safe-haven dollar demand outweigh oil, shifting Fed expectations.
Chris Turner says EUR/USD stays pressured as escalation fears, tighter finances, SWF pullback and hawkish ECB pricing weigh
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:53 pm, by davin
EUR/USD remains pressured by Middle East escalation risks, tighter financial conditions, and hawkish ECB pricing, targeting 1.1485.
Rabobank says Banxico cautiously cut rates to 6.75%, narrowly, as two governors opposed easing
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:53 pm, by davin
Banco de México cut rates to 6.75%, citing Middle East risks; inflation above 4% until 2026.
UOB’s Quek Ser Leang observes AUD/USD weakening, breaking a rising wedge and testing Ichimoku base 0.6870
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:52 pm, by davin
AUD/USD broke a rising wedge, tested Ichimoku support near 0.6870; below 0.6850 targets 0.6765.
