German Unemployment Rate (Mar) 6.3% vs. Exp. 6.3% (Prev. 6.3%)

The German unemployment rate holding steady at 6.3% aligns with expectations, indicating stability in this economic indicator.

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BoJ says it plans to buy JPY 255bln of 1–3 year JGBs three times a month in April–June (prev. JPY 270bln, three times); JPY 230bln of 3–5 year JGBs three times a month (prev. JPY 245bln, three times)

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ECB's Muller says it is probable that rates will rise in the coming quarters

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German Unemployment Rate (Mar) 6.3% vs. Exp. 6.3% (Prev. 6.3%)

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EU countries should prepare for prolonged disruption to energy markets from the Iran war, the EU energy commissioner said in a letter to EU energy ministers

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[MARKET UPDATE] Fixed income rises to session highs alongside strength in the equities complex, amidst pressure in the crude complex

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While the unchanged figure suggests no immediate concerns regarding job market health, it may reinforce the current views on growth within the Eurozone, impacting sentiment in the Forex markets, particularly for the Euro.

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