Consumer spending in the Netherlands rose to 2.1% in February, signaling improved consumer confidence and activity.
Indonesia’s February inflation slowed to 1.65%, below expectations, suggesting potential shifts in economic activity.
PBOC expected to set USD/CNY midpoint at 7.3321, guiding yuan within a controlled trading band.
WTI oil gains over 1% as dollar weakens; trade fears and OPEC+ output limit further upside.
Prime Minister Ishiba nominates Ryosei Akazawa to lead U.S. tariff talks; finance minister forms task forces.
EUR/USD declines to 1.0900 as Dollar strengthens; inflation data, tariffs, and ECB policy add pressure.
U.S. Energy Secretary Wright visits Gulf nations to discuss energy stability, investment, and cost-reduction strategies.
Japan posted a ¥712.9 billion trade surplus in February, reversing January’s ¥2,937.9 billion deficit trend.
China’s state firms boost stock investments and buybacks to stabilize markets and support technology and SOEs.
Treasury Secretary Bessent remains optimistic on Japan trade talks, citing high non-tariff barriers and priorities.
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