Monthly Archives: March 2026
UOB economists say Bank Indonesia prioritises rupiah stability, holding rates steady while tightening foreign-exchange regulations
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
Bank Indonesia held rates, tightened FX rules, and expanded hedging tools to stabilize rupiah amid volatility.
Following the Fed’s hawkish hold, USD/JPY climbed 0.40%, hovering near 159.60 and targeting 160 amid volatility
Written on March 19, 2026 at 2:50 am, by davin
USD/JPY jumped near 159.60 after Fed held rates, signaled fewer cuts; BoJ decision and data awaited.
HSBC’s China macro team cites 2026 GDP target 4.5–5.0%, with demand-led 15th FYP emphasis
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:52 am, by davin
China’s NPC set 2026 growth at 4.5–5%, advancing fiscal support and major infrastructure projects to boost demand.
Following the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pause, the US Dollar strengthens; key market highlights are outlined for readers
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:51 am, by davin
Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75%; fewer cuts projected as oil rises, boosting dollar and pressuring majors.
January saw US total net TIC flows fall to -$25bn, down from $44.9bn previously
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:51 am, by davin
US net Treasury International Capital flows swung to a $25bn outflow in January from $44.9bn inflow previously.
After Powell’s sticky inflation warning, GBP/USD dipped beneath 1.3300, ranging intraday between roughly 1.3375 and 1.3283
Written on March 19, 2026 at 1:50 am, by davin
GBP/USD swung sharply as Fed held; Powell cited tariff-driven inflation. Focus turns to BoE vote outlook.
Following Fed warnings on persistent inflation and oil uncertainty, the US Dollar Index surged late, reaching highs
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:54 am, by davin
Dollar Index spiked after Fed held rates; Powell flagged slowing inflation progress, lifting DXY toward 100.40.
Powell explained holding rates steady, attributing higher growth forecasts to productivity, while answering journalists’ questions afterward
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:54 am, by davin
Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75%; Powell flags elevated inflation, resilient spending, and cautious, meeting-by-meeting outlook.
After the Fed’s steady rates and limited 2026 cuts, NZD/USD falls 0.71% to 0.5814 amid NZ GDP focus
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:53 am, by davin
NZD/USD slid to 0.5814 as Fed held rates, boosted dollar; eyes New Zealand GDP, key levels.
Argentina’s fourth-quarter unemployment rose to 7.5%, increasing from the previous 6.6% quarter-on-quarter figure
Written on March 19, 2026 at 12:52 am, by davin
Argentina’s unemployment rose to 7.5% in Q4, up from 6.6% in Q3, a 0.9-point increase.
