Monthly Archives: March 2026
Russia’s annual producer prices fell further, dropping to -5.2% from -5% in February, year-on-year
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:51 pm, by davin
Russia’s Producer Price Index sank to -5.2% in February, slightly worse than January’s -5.0% reading.
Commerzbank’s Pfister expects Brazil’s central bank to begin cuts from 15%, starting 25–50bp, accelerating later in 2026
Written on March 18, 2026 at 9:50 pm, by davin
Pfister expects Brazil’s central bank to start rate cuts from 15%, accelerating to 50bp moves in 2026.
USD/JPY rises towards 159.50 in US trading, awaiting Federal Reserve decision, with rates likely unchanged
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:52 pm, by davin
USD/JPY hovered near 159.50 ahead of Fed decision, with BOJ, Iran war, and inflation eyed.
Ahead of the Fed decision, rebounding dollar and yields pressure gold to a new monthly low
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
Gold slips as dollar and yields rise before Fed decision; hot PPI, geopolitics pressure XAU/USD outlook.
WTI trades near $97.50, rising 2.37%, as conflict continues, while Iraq–Turkey agreement reduces supply worries
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:51 pm, by davin
WTI rose near $97.50 as Middle East strikes threatened supply; Iraqi exports resumed, US inventories climbed.
Macklem told reporters the BoC may raise rates if energy costs keep inflation persistently high
Written on March 18, 2026 at 8:50 pm, by davin
Macklem says BoC will decide meeting-by-meeting, assessing Iran conflict, energy-driven inflation risks, and growth weakness.
TD Securities says the Bank of Canada kept rates at 2.25%, dropping hints the level remains appropriate
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
Bank of Canada held 2.25%, dropped rate guidance; TD sees easing bias, Middle East conflict lifting USD/CAD.
USD/CAD edges lower near 1.3700 as BoC keeps rates steady; Fed decision keeps attention focused
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:52 pm, by davin
USD/CAD pared gains after BoC held rates, boosting loonie; upside capped as firm dollar awaited Fed decision.
ABN AMRO strategist says varied oil and gas shocks differently influence ECB expectations and Bund yields
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:51 pm, by davin
ABN AMRO explains how oil and gas shocks shift ECB rate expectations and German Bund yields dynamics.
Schroeder expects the Fed to hold rates, delayed by pricier oil and stubborn inflation expectations, awaiting year-end cuts
Written on March 18, 2026 at 7:50 pm, by davin
ING’s Schroeder expects Fed to hold rates; oil and inflation expectations curb cuts; forecasts, balance sheet watched.
