March 17, 2026 11:05 am
The GBP/SEK currency pair pulled back from a 14-week high of 12.5408 on Tuesday ahead of the outcome of the Bank of England’s and Sweden’s Riksbank policy meetings. The Bank of England is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate intact at 3.75% at its March 19th meeting. BoE’s February decision to hold rates was […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 10:27 am
Key Moments RBA raised its policy rate by 25 bps to 4.10%, the highest among G10 central banks, in a second consecutive hike. AUD/USD initially climbed to 0.7094 after the decision but subsequently surrendered those gains. Markets continued to price in additional RBA tightening amid elevated inflation risks and a hawkish bias. Policy Move and […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 10:12 am
Key Moments GBP/USD rebounded sharply from 1.3226 to 1.3340, a move viewed as short-covering rather than the start of a new uptrend. Intraday trading is expected to remain confined to a 1.3250-1.3350 range, with downside momentum described as having slowed but still intact. A weekly close below 1.3300 is seen as potentially opening the way […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 9:36 am
Key Moments USD/CHF traded around 0.7880 on Tuesday in Europe after giving back earlier intraday gains. Markets expected the Federal Reserve to leave its policy rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% at Wednesday’s meeting. The Swiss Franc may draw safe-haven support from ongoing geopolitical tensions, although SNB intervention risk could restrain further appreciation. USD/CHF Holds Steady After […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 9:30 am
The GBP/CHF currency pair held in proximity to a 1-month high of 1.0499 on Tuesday ahead of the outcome of the Bank of England’s and the Swiss National Bank’s policy meetings. The Bank of England is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate intact at 3.75% at its March 19th meeting. BoE’s February decision to […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 9:18 am
Key Moments USD/JPY has been capped just below 160.00, with a recent high of 159.49 amid renewed intervention concerns. Finance Minister Katayama has intensified verbal warnings, stating authorities are “fully prepared to respond at any time.” The roughly 2% Yen slide since the Middle East conflict began has been broadly consistent with US Dollar gains […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 9:03 am
Key Moments USD/CAD has been fluctuating in a narrow band around 1.3700 during Tuesday’s European session ahead of central bank announcements on Wednesday. Market participants broadly expect both the Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada to keep rates unchanged while highlighting upside inflation risks linked to Middle East tensions. Technical signals show a mildly bullish […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 8:37 am
The GBP/CAD currency pair edged lower on Tuesday, reversing a gain from the prior trading day, ahead of the outcome of the Bank of England’s and the Bank of Canada’s policy meetings. The Bank of England is expected to leave its benchmark interest rate intact at 3.75% at its March 19th meeting. BoE’s February decision […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 8:06 am
Key Moments NZD/USD trades near 0.5820 in early European dealings on Tuesday as selling pressure resumes. Market focus centers on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday, with the benchmark expected to remain at 3.50% to 3.75%. New Zealand’s Q4 GDP data due Thursday is forecast to show 0.4% quarterly and 1.6% annual growth, potentially […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 7:54 am
Key Moments EUR/USD trades around 1.1490 in early European dealings on Tuesday, slipping below the 1.1500 level. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its policy rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range at the conclusion of its two-day meeting on Wednesday. Interest rate futures fully factor in at least one ECB hike by end-July, […]
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