March 20, 2026 7:23 am
Key Moments USD/JPY climbed 0.4% to trade near 158.33 during Friday’s Asian session after a sharp sell-off on Thursday. The 20-day Exponential Moving Average around 157.50 has been acting as an important support zone within the broader uptrend. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged through year-end, with no cuts anticipated, while […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 2:43 pm
Key Highlights GBP/JPY trades around 211.07, down 0.42% amid Yen strength. BoE kept rates at 3.75% in a unanimous decision, surprising markets. BoE expects Q2 CPI near 3% due to rising energy prices. BoJ holds rate at 0.75%, with 1 dissent favoring a 25-bps hike. Middle East tensions and energy costs weigh on both currencies. […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 1:28 pm
Key Moments From BoE Decision And Market Response GBP/USD trades near 1.3300, up 0.28% on the day. BoE keeps bank rate unchanged at 3.75% with unanimous vote. Geopolitical risks and energy costs influence inflation outlook. BoE Surprises Markets With Unanimous Rate Hold The Bank of England left its key rate unchanged at 3.75% during the […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 12:46 pm
Key Moments From SNB Policy And Inflation Outlook Update SNB keeps interest rates unchanged at 0% as expected. Low inflation and strong franc limit price pressures. Markets may be overpricing chances of a rate hike. SNB Keeps Rates Steady Amid Weak Inflation Conditions The Swiss National Bank left its policy rate unchanged at 0% during […]
Read moreMarch 19, 2026 12:35 pm
Key Moments Micron shares fall about 6% despite strong earnings. Company plans to lift spending above $25B in 2026. AI demand continues to drive chip prices higher. Stock Falls After Spending Plan Micron shares dropped on Thursday, even though the company posted strong results. Investors focused on its large spending plans instead of its earnings. […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 2:59 pm
Key Moments Morgan Stanley cited Tesla’s unsupervised robotaxi rollout as the dominant catalyst for the stock in 2026. The bank reported increased confidence in robotaxi and Cybercab production after its TMT conference meetings and Giga Texas tour, with production still targeted to begin in April. Morgan Stanley flagged around $8 billion in near-term cash burn […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 2:43 pm
Key Moments TD Securities anticipates the Riksbank will leave its policy rate unchanged at 1.75%. Inflation before the conflict in Iran was running below the Riksbank’s December projections. Policymakers are seen staying on hold while monitoring the evolving energy shock and signaling readiness to act if needed. TD Securities Outlook on Riksbank Policy TD Securities […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 1:46 pm
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 183.50 on Wednesday, showing little change as traders wait for Thursday’s ECB and BoJ decisions. Eurozone HICP rose 0.6% MoM in February and 1.9% YoY, with core inflation at 0.8% MoM and 2.4% YoY. ECB and BoJ are both expected to keep rates on hold, while markets still price in […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 10:42 am
Key Moments NZD/USD trades near 0.5870 in European hours as the pair attempts to extend its recent rebound. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, with markets focused on the dot plot and Chair Powell’s remarks. New Zealand Q4 GDP is forecast at 0.4%, below the 1.1% growth recorded in […]
Read moreMarch 18, 2026 10:06 am
Key Moments Brent crude stays above $100 per barrel, while daily trading ranges narrow, pointing to reduced price volatility. Spot prices have been supported by conflict-driven supply concerns and Iranian strikes, but eased after news of an Iraq–Turkey export agreement that avoids the Strait of Hormuz. Six-month Brent futures rose 3.26% to $86.12 per barrel […]
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