Uncertainty surpasses pandemic levels; US policy adds to concerns. Consumption stagnates despite better conditions. EU defense spending may aid growth.
Cyclone impacts GDP, inflation rises, building costs increase, crop damage affects food prices, businesses lose work hours.
US meat export licences to China may expire, risking billions in trade amid ongoing tensions and unresolved renewals.
China unveils a 30-point plan to boost consumption, raise wages, support employment, and stabilise financial markets.
New Zealand’s PSI fell to 49.1, signaling a contraction in the services sector and potential economic challenges.
Chinese economic data for February, including retail sales and industrial production, will offer insights into economic activity.
Market liquidity is low, with fluctuations expected as Asian trading centres become active. Traders should remain cautious.
FOMC announcement, BoE and BoJ decisions, US Retail Sales, Canadian CPI, Australian jobs, Japan’s Core CPI trends.
The Mexican Peso appreciated as USD weakened due to lower US consumer sentiment, despite Mexico’s economic concerns.
Gold prices declined to $2,982 amid US policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, Federal Reserve expectations, and economic reports.
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