Monthly Archives: March 2026
TD Securities says Norges Bank held rates at 4.00%, yet guidance implies a possible hike within year
Written on March 26, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by davin
Norges Bank held rates at 4.00%, but now signals at least one 2026 hike amid inflation.
Breeden says policy should stay unchanged until the Bank of England gathers more UK monetary data
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:52 pm, by davin
Breeden says BoE should hold rates until April data clarifies risks; less wage-price pressure; Sterling steady.
WTI crude steadies near $92 as Middle East tensions and a strong US Dollar cap gains
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
WTI crude rose near $92 as Middle East tensions and disrupted flows outweighed strong dollar headwinds.
Italy’s business confidence edged up to 88.8 from 88.5 in March, according to official data
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:51 pm, by davin
Italy’s business confidence edged up to 88.8 in March from 88.5, signaling a modest monthly improvement.
Eurozone private lending rose 3% year-on-year, undershooting forecasts of 3.1%, according to February data release
Written on March 26, 2026 at 1:50 pm, by davin
Eurozone private sector loans rose 3% year-on-year in February, slightly below the 3.1% forecast.
Eurozone annual M3 money supply growth missed forecasts, printing 3% against the expected 3.3%
Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by davin
Eurozone M3 money supply grew 3% year-on-year in February, undershooting forecasts and signaling slower monetary expansion.
EUR/USD dips under 1.16; ECB hawkish boost fades, risk stays firm, oil-led Gulf calm needed
Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:52 pm, by davin
EUR/USD slipped below 1.16 as ECB hike bets eased with falling oil, despite earlier hawkish surprise.
Gold recovers towards $4,415 after earlier falls, though bearish sentiment persists amid hawkish banks and stronger dollar
Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:51 pm, by davin
Gold slid after 100-day SMA rejection; stronger dollar, hawkish Fed bets, and Iran tensions kept pressure.
Danske expects Norges Bank to keep rates at 4%, though Middle East tensions and energy volatility pose risks
Written on March 26, 2026 at 12:50 pm, by davin
Danske expects Norges Bank to hold 4% amid Middle East uncertainty, volatile energy prices, with cautious future easing.
UOB analysts say GBP/USD eased to 1.3366; mixed view persists, with slight downside, 1.3320 unlikely
Written on March 26, 2026 at 11:52 am, by davin
GBP/USD slips to 1.3366; downside bias persists, support 1.3340/1.3320, range 1.3220–1.3480, 1.3300 key trigger.
