Monthly Archives: March 2026
Deutsche Bank says the BoE held rates, prioritised inflation risks, and signalled readiness to tighten policy
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:54 pm, by davin
Bank of England held rates, dropped easing bias, warned on inflation and energy risks, watching Iran conflict closely.
The Department of Labor reported initial US jobless claims fell to 205K, beating the expected 215K level
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:53 pm, by davin
US initial jobless claims fell to 205,000, below forecasts; four-week average eased, insured unemployment rose slightly.
BoJ holds 0.75% rate, flags uncertainty; Ueda offers no clues, leaving June hike expectations intact
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by davin
Bank of Japan held rates at 0.75%, flagged Middle East risks, stayed data-dependent; ING sees June hike.
Amid inflation worries, sterling strengthened to 1.3300 as markets welcomed the Bank of England’s unanimous hold
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:52 pm, by davin
GBP/USD rose to 1.3300 as BoE held rates unanimously; energy-driven inflation risks and weak growth persist.
BNYBNY strategist Bob Savage says BoJ left rates near 0.75%, citing recovery and 2% inflation outlook
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:51 pm, by davin
Bank of Japan holds 0.75% rate; sees moderate recovery, inflation near 2%, monitors oil and Middle East.
Hawkish Federal Reserve lifts the US dollar, pushing gold down to early February lows near $4,680
Written on March 19, 2026 at 4:50 pm, by davin
Gold sinks to $4,680 on stronger dollar, hawkish Fed; Middle East tensions offer support, key levels watched.
INGING’s economist says SNB held rates at 0%, citing low inflation, strong franc, and weak forecasts
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:52 pm, by davin
SNB holds rates at 0% as Swiss inflation stays low; strong franc cushions energy shocks.
During European trading, the yen outshines major peers as BoJ’s Ueda keeps rate rises possible
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by davin
Yen strengthened as BoJ held rates; Ueda kept hikes possible. USD/JPY fell; dollar eased after Fed pause.
TD Securities says US consumer momentum weakens; real spending crawls into early 2026; Q1 soft, Q2 helped by refunds
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:51 pm, by davin
US consumer spending slows into 2026; weak Q1 base, modest February gains, rising labour and inflation risks.
BBH’s Elias Haddad says USD/CAD hovers near 1.3735 as BoC hints hikes if energy remains elevated
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:50 pm, by davin
USD/CAD hovered near 1.3735 as BoC held rates, dropped guidance, and energy inflation risks rose.
