Monthly Archives: March 2026
USD/JPY remains rangebound below mid-157s, as yen weakness persists amid expectations of delayed BoJ hikes
Written on March 3, 2026 at 1:36 pm, by davin
USD/JPY held below mid-157s as dollar firmed; Middle East, Fed expectations and BOJ delay fears guided.
Spain’s February unemployment rise was 3.584K, far below the anticipated increase of 37.5K
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:37 am, by davin
Spain’s February unemployment rose just 3.584K, far below expectations of 37.5K, signaling a smaller increase.
Spain’s unemployment rose by 3K, far under the forecast 37.5K figure during February data release
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:37 am, by davin
Spain’s unemployment rose by 3,000 in February, far below forecasts of a 37,500 increase.
Amid escalating Middle East turmoil, the US dollar remains steady, holding firm against other currencies worldwide
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:36 am, by davin
Dollar hits late-January highs as Middle East tensions lift oil; stocks dip, euro and pound weaken.
Brazil’s FIPE IPC inflation rose to 0.25% in February, up from the previous 0.21% reading
Written on March 3, 2026 at 11:36 am, by davin
Brazil’s FIPE IPC inflation rose to 0.25% in February, up slightly from January’s 0.21% reading.
Amid Middle East conflict, silver trades near $87.20, extending two-session losses despite heightened safe-haven demand
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:38 am, by davin
Silver slips to $87.20 as strong dollar, higher yields offset safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Oil price volatility from the US-Iran-Israel conflict reduces expectations of a Bank of Japan rate rise in March
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:37 am, by davin
Middle East war-driven oil rises boost volatility, complicating Bank of Japan rate hike decision; yen weakens amid inflation risks.
Commerzbank’s Lay and Lim report Brent nearing $80 as Hormuz disruption stalls oil and LNG shipping flows
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:37 am, by davin
Brent crude neared $80 as Hormuz shipping halted, LNG exports paused; sustained war could lift eurozone inflation.
WTI futures climb 2.3% to nearly $73 after Strait of Hormuz closure sparks supply disruption concerns
Written on March 3, 2026 at 10:36 am, by davin
WTI rises to $73 after Strait of Hormuz closure fears; Iran threats and US strikes intensify tensions.
Philip Lane warns extended conflict may sharply raise eurozone inflation while simultaneously causing a steep output decline
Written on March 3, 2026 at 9:38 am, by davin
ECB’s Lane warns prolonged conflict could raise inflation, reduce euro output; energy prices drive near-term risks.
