USD is expected to trade within a range against JPY, with no significant momentum changes observed.
Gold nears $2,990 as inflation data boosts rate-cut bets; safe-haven demand rises amid economic concerns.
European stocks declined; Eurostoxx, DAX, and CAC 40 fell. US futures rose, but sentiment remains fragile.
Spain’s February CPI is 3.0%, with core inflation falling to 2.2%, nearing the ECB’s 2% target.
Japanese firms agreed to a 5.46% wage hike, below Rengo’s demands, potentially delaying BOJ rate hikes.
Palladium rose to $969.20, driven by industrial demand, while platinum declined. Supply constraints influence price volatility.
Japan’s Rengo secured a 5.46% wage hike, continuing a trend above 5% for the second year.
China’s new loans missed expectations, gold retreated, EUR/USD rose, GBP/USD rebounded, and XRP’s classification remains uncertain.
Germany’s February CPI held at 2.3% YoY, while core inflation eased to 2.7%, signaling potential rate cuts.
WTI crude rises to $67.18, Brent at $70.42; prices influenced by supply, demand, OPEC, and US Dollar.
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