Monthly Archives: March 2026
New Zealand’s fourth-quarter current account missed expectations, recording a $5.98B deficit versus the $4.75B forecast
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:50 am, by davin
New Zealand’s Q4 current account deficit widened unexpectedly, posting -$5.98B versus -$4.75B forecast, -$1.23B worse.
AUD/USD rises again as RBA’s expected 25bp hike lifts the Australian Dollar, reaching 0.7104, up 0.48%
Written on March 18, 2026 at 4:50 am, by davin
Australian Dollar climbs again after RBA hikes to 4.10%; risk-on stocks rise, dollar slips ahead Fed.
US weekly API crude oil stocks rose 6.6M, far above forecasts of a 0.6M decline in March
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:53 am, by davin
API reports US crude stocks surged 6.6 million barrels week ending March 13, defying expectations for 0.6 million drop.
Ahead of the Federal Reserve decision, USD/CHF trades near 0.7850, down 0.20% in North America
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:53 am, by davin
USD/CHF slips to 0.7850 after 100-day SMA rejection; Fed decision awaits, with 0.7900 key resistance.
Oil Pauses Near $94 as Markets Eye Fed Decision
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:52 am, by davin
Oil dips to $93.83 as Brent eases and markets shift focus to the Fed, while Middle East tensions keep supply risks elevated.
NZD/USD rebounds toward 0.5860 as escalating Middle East conflict and pre-Fed jitters weaken the US Dollar
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:51 am, by davin
NZD/USD hovered near 0.5860 as weaker US Dollar offset Middle East tensions; focus shifts to Fed decision.
OCBC strategists report USD/THB up 4% monthly, with oil and reduced Fed easing hopes driving upside risks
Written on March 18, 2026 at 3:50 am, by davin
USD/THB up 4% on Fed easing repricing, higher oil; overbought yet bullish, THB pressured near-term.
Despite weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields, gold consolidates around $5,000, slipping 0.11% as oil climbs
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:52 am, by davin
Gold nears $5,000, slips despite weaker dollar, lower yields; oil surge, Fed meeting dominate focus.
TD Securities says quasi-fiscal stimulus boosted China’s early-2026 investment rebound, cushioning the oil-price shock
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
China’s early-2026 investment rebound boosts growth outlook, but oil shocks and US–China tensions threaten stability.
In January, America’s monthly budget statement deepened, worsening from a $95B deficit to $308B deficit
Written on March 18, 2026 at 2:51 am, by davin
US monthly budget deficit widened to $308B in January, down from $95B, a $213B increase.
