March 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, […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 7:38 am
Key Moments EUR/JPY traded around 183.10 during Asian hours on Tuesday, extending gains for a second straight session. BoJ is widely expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 0.75% on Thursday, while Japanese authorities signal readiness to act in FX markets. Lower oil prices supported the Euro by improving sentiment, as easing energy costs […]
Read moreMarch 17, 2026 7:04 am
Key Moments AUD/NZD retreats from an intraday high near 1.2120, its strongest level since May 2013, and last trades around 1.2070. The Reserve Bank of Australia raises the Official Cash Rate to 4.10% with a narrow 5-4 vote split, signaling a divided board. Investors focus on the RBA Governor’s upcoming press conference and New Zealand’s […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 3:28 pm
Key Moments CHF/JPY is trading at 201.92 within a range and has triggered a bullish breakout signal. The pair is targeting the ATR-based objective near 202.60, with an overall focus on the 0.382 Fibonacci level at 202.91. The average daily true range stands at 150 pips, compared with a 90-day average of 144 pips, as […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 3:17 pm
The NZD/USD currency pair rebounded on Monday, after a recent streak of losses, ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The Fed is largely expected to leave its federal funds rate target range intact at 3.50%-3.75% at its March 17th-18th meeting, following three successive rate cuts last year. In January, FOMC policy […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 1:06 pm
Key Moments USD/CAD moved back below the 1.3700 level ahead of the release of Canada’s February CPI data. Consensus expectations call for February headline CPI at 1.9% y/y and core CPI at 2.35% y/y, compared with 2.3% and 2.45% in January. Canada’s labor market deteriorated in February, with -83.9k jobs lost and the unemployment rate […]
Read moreMarch 16, 2026 1:05 pm
The USD/CHF currency pair pulled back from a 7-week high of 0.7923 on Monday ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s and the Swiss National Bank’s policy meetings. The Fed is largely expected to leave its federal funds rate target range intact at 3.50%-3.75% at its March 17th-18th meeting, following three successive rate cuts […]
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