The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% at its March meeting, delivering a second consecutive rate hike as stubbornly high inflation and rising energy costs from the Middle East conflict tilted risks further to the upside. The decision passed by the narrowest possible margin — 5 votes to 4 —…
Inflation was already too high, reflecting the fact that demand was outstripping supply The cash rate was not high enough to bring inflation back to the target Higher petrol prices will add to inflation but they were not the reason for today’s decision The risks to inflation have tilted to the upside We must also make sure that higher…
The US Dollar (USD) holds its Monday’s corrective move, which was driven by a significant retracement in the oil price that eased de-anchored consumer inflation concerns. As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades marginally higher near 99.90. The USD Index corrected sharply from its over nine-month high of…
The Fed is widely expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday, but that’s not where the real story is. The updated dot plot and Powell’s press conference could end up being the most important Fed signals of the year so far, as traders look for how the Fed navigates an ugly mix of oil-driven inflation pressure and a softening…
Japanese officials deliver coordinated policy remarks as markets watch for signs of support amid yen weakness. Summary: Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama and BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda issued a series of remarks within minutes of each other, addressing fiscal policy, bond markets and currency dynamics. Katayama stressed that monetary policy tools, including BOJ bond purchases, remain the central bank’s responsibility,…
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that there is high volatility in financial markets, adding that she will respond against volatility in financial markets including foreign exchange. Key quotes Aware there is high volatility in financial markets. Will respond always against volatility in financial markets including forex. Market reaction At the time of writing, the USD/JPY pair is…
2026.03.16 2026.03.16 Short-Term Analysis for BTCUSD, XRPUSD, and ETHUSD for 16.03.2026 Roman Oneginhttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/roman-onegin/ Dear readers, I’ve prepared a short-term forecast for Bitcoin, Ripple, and Ethereum based on Elliott Wave analysis. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways BTCUSD: The last part of impulse 5 appears to be developing. Consider selling the asset with Take Profit at 59,456.39. XRPUSD: The…
February’s U.S. inflation figures landed right on the mark — but in a market already consumed by a shooting war in the Middle East, “as expected” barely registered before traders moved on. The dollar climbed anyway. Let’s see how it all played out! Watchlists are price outlook & strategy discussions supported by both fundamental & technical analysis, a crucial…
Iran’s foreign minister says his last contact with U.S. envoy Witkoff occurred before the latest American strike, downplaying reports of ongoing diplomatic messaging during the conflict. Summary: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his last contact with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff occurred before the recent U.S. military strike on Iran. The remark follows reports that the two had exchanged…
Here is what you need to know for Tuesday, March 17: The US Dollar (USD) reversed its four-day positive streak on Monday after markets assessed the United States (US) strike on Kharg Island, a strategic Iranian Oil outpost in the Persian Gulf, and warned that if Tehran continues to disrupt naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz, the US…
