German HCOB Construction PMI (Mar) 48.0 (Prev. 43.7)

The increase in Germany's HCOB Construction PMI to 48.0 from the previous 43.7 indicates a stronger performance in the construction sector, moving closer to the neutral 50 level.

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The head of the Iranian negotiating delegation has not yet been finalised, Tasnim reports citing sources

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Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Ghalibaf and US VP Vance are expected at the Islamabad talks on Friday, Al Jazeera reports

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German HCOB Construction PMI (Mar) 48.0 (Prev. 43.7)

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Abu Dhabi's media office announces that three people were injured after debris from air defence interception sparked fires at the Habshan gas complex, operations have been suspended temporarily

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ECB's Dolenc says that if the Iran war drags on, it will be very bad for inflation and growth

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This improvement suggests a potential stabilization in economic activity, which could influence market sentiment and support a more optimistic outlook for the upcoming economic data, though the PMI still signals contraction overall. Watch for implications on the Euro and broader Eurozone growth expectations.

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