Eamonn Sheridan

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Commodities
Updating oil  12 March 2026
Commodities

Reuters says that Global shipper CMA CGM resumes bookings from Gulf ports

  • The reopening of shipping bookings from Gulf ports suggests easing logistical disruptions in regional trade routes. While risks remain, the move may help stabilise supply chains and reduce fears of broader trade interruptions.
Central Banks
usdyen boj intervention 12 March 2026
Central Banks

BoJ’s Ueda warns weak yen could amplify inflation as oil prices rise

  • Ueda’s remarks reinforce the growing focus on yen weakness as a driver of imported inflation. If currency depreciation continues alongside rising energy prices, pressure could build on the BoJ to accelerate policy normalization.
Central Banks
rba aud hike 12 March 2026
Central Banks

CBA expects RBA to hike rates in March and May as inflation risks rise

  • The growing bank consensus for a March hike reinforces expectations of tighter monetary policy. If the RBA delivers back-to-back increases, Australian yields and the Australian dollar could find near-term support.
Central Banks
usdcny downtrend 12 March 2026
Central Banks

PBOC sets USD/ CNY mid-point today at 6.8959 (vs. estimate at 6.8853)

  • PBOC CNY reference rate setting for the trading session ahead.
Central Banks
RBA BUILDING
Central Banks

ANZ joins banks expecting March 17 RBA rate hike as oil shock lifts inflation risks

  • A growing consensus among major banks for a March rate hike signals rising concern that higher energy prices could push inflation higher again. If the RBA tightens sooner than expected, it could support the Australian dollar and lift short-term yields.
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