Monthly Archives: March 2026
In March, New Zealand’s ANZ–Roy Morgan consumer confidence fell to 91.3 from 100.1 previously
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:51 am, by davin
ANZ–Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence in New Zealand fell in March to 91.3, sliding below optimism threshold.
NZD/USD falls towards 0.5760 as firm US Dollar, higher US yields and geopolitics unsettle markets
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:51 am, by davin
NZD/USD slid near 0.5760 as firm US Dollar, higher yields, and risk-off mood pressured Kiwi.
Energy costs and a trade deficit pushed USD/THB to 32.65, Commerzbank economists Henry Hao and Moses Lim say
Written on March 27, 2026 at 5:50 am, by davin
Thailand baht weakened as exports slowed, imports surged, and trade deficit persisted amid rising energy prices.
South Korea’s BOK manufacturing BSI fell from 77 to 71 in April, reflecting weaker sentiment
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:52 am, by davin
Bank of Korea reports manufacturing BSI dropped to 71 in April, down 6 points from March’s 77.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, the Australian Dollar weakens for a third session, pushing AUD/USD below 0.6900
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
AUD/USD slid below 0.6900 as Middle East tensions, rising yields, and stronger dollar pressured sentiment.
Trump postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities by ten days, citing improving US–Iran negotiations
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:50 am, by davin
Trump delayed planned US strikes on Iran’s energy plants until April 6; gold jumped, dollar gains eased.
Standard Chartered economists lift South Korea’s 2026 inflation forecast to 2.4%, assuming oil averages $85/bbl
Written on March 27, 2026 at 3:50 am, by davin
Standard Chartered raised South Korea’s 2026 inflation forecast to 2.4% and cut growth to 1.9% on higher oil.
After the Iran conflict, ABN AMRO’s economist sees firmer early-2026 data, higher inflation, reduced GDP forecasts
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:52 am, by davin
ABN AMRO cuts China 2026 GDP forecast to 4.6%, cites Iran conflict, higher energy costs risks.
After peaking at $54.60, Intel fell 18% to $44.57, capped below trendline; break targets $54.60, else $40.49
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
Intel hit $54.60, then dropped 18%; topping-tail signals selling pressure. Trendline weekly close decides next move.
Banxico lowered Mexico’s key rate to 6.75% unexpectedly, 3–2, as Heath and Borja dissented
Written on March 27, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
Banxico cut its key rate to 6.75% in a split vote, warning inflation risks persist.
