Monthly Archives: March 2026
WTI crude trades near $97.20, retreating from $100, as Venezuela sanctions ease and Middle East risks continue
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:52 pm, by davin
WTI fell near $97 as supply improved, despite escalating Middle East tensions sustaining a geopolitical risk premium.
BNY’s Geoff Yu stays positive on the rand, citing GNU reforms, though carry risks persist amid support from 2026 commodities rally
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by davin
BNY’s Geoff Yu sees Rand gains from reforms and commodity rally, but warns of inflation risks.
After the Bank of England held rates, GBP/USD climbed to 1.3356, up 0.76%, amid inflation concerns
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:51 pm, by davin
GBP/USD climbed after BoE held rates, citing Middle East-driven inflation; pair hit 1.3356, up 0.76%.
Amid North American trading, GBP/USD climbs as the Bank of England holds rates, warning inflation pressures persist
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:50 pm, by davin
GBP/USD jumped to 1.3356 after BoE held rates; softer dollar, falling oil, and jobs data boosted.
The United States’ four-week bill auction yield eased to 3.615%, down from the prior 3.64%
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:52 pm, by davin
U.S. 4-week Treasury bill auction yield slipped to 3.615% from 3.64%, down 0.025 percentage points.
Gold falls to a month-low as hawkish Federal Reserve expectations outweigh safe-haven demand amid US–Israel–Iran tensions
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
Gold hits one-month low as dollar and yields rise; Middle East tensions, oil surge, Fed outlook pressures.
Despite the Fed’s hawkish pause, investors weighed central-bank moves, sending USD/JPY down to 158.40
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:51 pm, by davin
USD/JPY slipped to 158.40 as Fed, BOJ held steady; Hormuz tensions weighed; key support 158.06.
After the ECB keeps rates unchanged, the euro rises and the dollar retreats following hawkish peers
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:50 pm, by davin
EUR/USD climbed as ECB held rates, euro strengthened; dollar eased after Fed, BoJ, BoE decisions. Uncertainty rose.
Nordea’s Jan von Gerich says ECB held rates, yet may tighten if energy-driven inflation spreads
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:54 pm, by davin
ECB held rates, hinted at tightening if energy-driven inflation persists; June key as Middle East conflict unfolds.
Rabobank’s Stefan Koopman says the BoE held rates at 3.75% but sounded hawkish amid renewed energy-driven inflation concerns
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:53 pm, by davin
Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, turned hawkish as energy shocks lifted inflation outlook, possible April hike.
