Monthly Archives: March 2026
Powell told Harvard economics students the Fed can pause, balancing its dual mandate amid tensions
Written on March 31, 2026 at 12:40 pm, by josephine
Powell cites Fed goal tension, favors wait-and-see; tariff, Middle East risks; inflation aims 2%, job market tough.
Following Mimura’s bold-action warning, the yen steadied after USD/JPY surged near 160.50 at open
Written on March 31, 2026 at 12:37 pm, by josephine
USD/JPY hit 160.50 as yen weakened; Mimura warned “bold action.” Intervention unlikely; Japan jobs, sales, output due.
NBC’s Angelo Katsoras warns an Iran conflict may disrupt oil and gas, threatening Hormuz and infrastructure
Written on March 31, 2026 at 12:11 pm, by josephine
National Bank warns Iran conflict could disrupt energy supplies, mining Hormuz and attacking Kharg, triggering lasting price shocks.
Miran said oil-price rises haven’t shifted inflation expectations; he expects target inflation within a year, despite labour worries
Written on March 31, 2026 at 12:09 pm, by josephine
Fed’s Miran says oil hasn’t shifted inflation expectations; no wage-price spiral evidence; policy could ease by one point.
The Dallas Fed’s US manufacturing business index fell from 0.2 to -0.2 during March, slipping marginally
Written on March 31, 2026 at 12:07 pm, by josephine
Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index slipped to -0.2 in March, down from 0.2 the previous month.
BNP Paribas expects 2026 US growth above trend, 2.7% GDP, 3.1% inflation; Fed holds 3.5–3.75%
Written on March 31, 2026 at 11:11 am, by josephine
BNP Paribas sees stronger 2026 US growth, sticky inflation, steady Fed rates, and a weaker dollar.
Societe Generale says markets expect 70bp BoE easing in 2026, though officials resist; no cuts expected this year
Written on March 31, 2026 at 11:09 am, by josephine
UK markets price 2026 BoE cuts, but SocGen sees none; inflation near 3–3.5% persists.
Quanta Services’ PWR shares trade between key trendlines, as investors monitor daily-chart technical patterns closely
Written on March 31, 2026 at 11:07 am, by josephine
Quanta Services trades near $549, pulling back within an upward channel; support holds, mid-$560s reclaim signals continuation.
NuScale Power shares hit converging support, suggesting an attractive swing trade with around 40% upside potential
Written on March 31, 2026 at 10:41 am, by josephine
NuScale shares hit key support after 82% plunge; oversold setup suggests rebound, targeting $14.30 and 40% upside.
March looks set for a 7.7% S&P 500 drop, souring April sentiment amid troubling conditions
Written on March 31, 2026 at 10:38 am, by josephine
S&P 500 slides 7.7% in March; 6,000–6,100 pivotal support. Breakdown risks 5,400–5,600 amid breadth, volatility.
