See the latest developments in the financial markets and a summary of key macroeconomic data from around the globe and in Australia. Our Daily Reports focus on data that has been published during the previous trading day.
- 17 Mar 2026 Daily Report 17 March 2026
US stocks bounced last night, while oil prices and US Treasury yields fell, amid hopes that there is some possibility of a partial solution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
- 16 Mar 2026 Daily Report 16 March 2026
US equity prices slid a bit further on Friday, while oil prices continued to climb, amid ongoing concerns over the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East.
- 13 Mar 2026 Daily Report 13 March 2026
Declines on Wall Street deepened yesterday as concerns over the impacts from the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz are mounting.
- 12 Mar 2026 Daily Report 12 March 2026
The further escalation of the Middle Eastern conflict saw US equities decline slightly overnight, while government bond yields generally picked up and oil prices resumed climbing, despite the International Energy Agency announcing the largest release of oil stocks on record.
- 11 Mar 2026 Daily Report 11 March 2026
US stocks fell back a little last night, while Treasury yields picked up and the USD appreciated, as investors are increasingly confused by conflicting messages about the military conflict in the Middle East.
- 10 Mar 2026 Daily Report 10 March 2026
US equities bounced last night, while Brent futures dropped below US$100 a barrel, as the Group of Seven hinted at possible oil supply support and US President Donald Trump hinted that ‘the war is very complete’.