Monthly Archives: March 2026
Rabobank’s Philip Marey says the Fed held rates, with 2026 forecasts implying two cuts despite higher inflation
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:51 am, by davin
Fed held rates in March; Rabobank now sees two 2026 cuts after Iran war, higher energy.
Energy and other sectors lift S&P 500 Q1 2026 earnings 12%, revenue 8.6%, after prior gains
Written on March 19, 2026 at 11:50 am, by davin
S&P 500 Q1 2026 earnings seen up 12% on 8.6% revenue growth, led by Tech.
As the US dollar steadies after Fed gains, focus shifts to upcoming ECB and BoE decisions
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:52 am, by davin
Dollar consolidates after Fed holds rates; markets await SNB, BoE, ECB; inflation forecasts rise, gold falls.
Deutsche Bank expects ECB to hold rates, citing oil-driven uncertainty and upside short-term inflation risks amid Iran conflict
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:51 am, by davin
Deutsche Bank expects ECB to hold rates, citing Iran-related oil spike, higher inflation risks, anchored expectations.
Swiss monthly imports fell from 18411M previously to 17380M, showing a drop during February
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:50 am, by davin
Switzerland’s imports dropped to 17,380M in February, down 1,031M month-on-month from January’s 18,411M.
Swiss monthly exports declined in February, easing from 22,229M previously to 21,584M this time
Written on March 19, 2026 at 10:50 am, by davin
Switzerland’s February exports fell month-on-month, dropping to 21,584M from 22,229M, a 645M decline.
In February, the UK claimant count rate remained steady at 4.4%, showing no change in unemployment claims
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:54 am, by davin
UK claimant count rate held steady at 4.4% in February, signaling stable unemployment-related benefit claims.
UK earnings fall to 3.8%, unemployment holds at 5.2%, and 84K jobs are added, ONS reports
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:54 am, by davin
UK unemployment holds at 5.2%, jobs rise 84K; wage growth slows, pushing GBP/USD down near 1.3250.
Could a Consumer Toilet Company Take the Same Stage as a Cloud Giant? TOTO and the Hidden AI Supply Chain
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:53 am, by davin
TOTO’s move highlights a broader shift in the AI trade, where investors are starting to reward upstream semiconductor tools, materials and niche manufacturing suppliers | Opinion
Switzerland’s trade surplus increased to 4204M, up from 3818M, as February figures showed improved exports relative imports
Written on March 19, 2026 at 9:50 am, by davin
Switzerland’s trade balance rose to 4,204M in February, up 386M from 3,818M previously.
