March 20, 2026 8:34 am
Key Moments AUD/USD trades with modest gains around 0.7090 in early European hours on Friday, maintaining a mildly bullish but consolidative setup. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its Official Cash Rate by 25 bps to 4.10% at its March meeting, its second consecutive 25 bps hike this year. Technical structure remains neutral with a […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 8:17 am
Key Takeaways Global LNG supply faces long-term disruption after attacks on key Qatari facilities. Gas prices surged as markets began pricing tighter supply through 2027. Energy shocks are spilling into metals and agriculture markets, raising broader economic risks. LNG Market Faces Prolonged Supply Shock Global LNG markets are tightening faster than expected following damage to […]
Read moreMarch 20, 2026 8:06 am
Key Moments USD/CHF rose toward 0.7890 in early European trading on Friday as the US Dollar recovered from the previous session’s sell-off. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index (DXY) gained 0.3% to trade near 99.45. Markets price in a 72% chance that the Fed keeps rates at or above 3.50%-3.75% in December. However, the Swiss Franc […]
Read moreMarch 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 […]
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