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US PPI slows more than expected
U.S. producer prices rose 0.3% in February, below expectations, with annual inflation easing to 3.2%.
PPI in focus after CPI surprise
After softer CPI data, focus shifts to PPI for signs of persistent business inflation
US inflation comes in lower than expected
U.S. inflation eased to 2.8% in February, but rising tariffs under President Trump could push prices higher. The EU retaliated with tariffs on $28.3 billion of U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions.
Market Focus: CPI and trade shifts
Investors await the U.S. CPI report, key to shaping Fed policy expectations
Recession concerns drag Wall Street lower
Wall Street plunged as recession fears deepened, the euro hit a four-month high, and geopolitical tensions escalated with stalled U.S.-China trade talks and Ukraine's latest drone strike on Russia.
Gold faces resistance near $2,900
Investor sentiment remains fragile due to uncertainties in global trade policies and economic stability, prompting some safe-haven demand
Five key U.S. economic data points to watch this week
Investors are set to analyze key U.S. economic data releases this week, with reports on job openings, inflation, and consumer sentiment shaping market sentiment and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
China's deflation drags oil down
Return to deflation raises concerns over domestic demand and trade tensions in China
Yen surges to five-month high
The market remains sensitive to evolving trade policies and economic data, with investors balancing between risk appetite and the safety of assets like the yen and gold
ECB cuts rates for sixth time
The European Central Bank reduced interest rates for the sixth consecutive time, citing a weakening economic outlook and moderating inflation, while reaffirming its data-driven approach to monetary policy.