Germany's KBA says new car registrations +16% Y/Y at 294k in March (prev. +4% Y/Y at 211k)

The increase in new car registrations in Germany reflecting a 16% year-over-year rise is a significant improvement compared to the previous growth rate of just 4%.

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IRGC says it launched a large-scale missile and drone operation targeting US bases and interests in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Israeli-linked sites, and petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia, IRCG says

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Iranian President Pezeshkian reportedly accused IRGC commanders of unilateral actions that "wrecked ceasefire prospects and pushed Iran towards disaster", Iran International reports citing sources

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Germany's KBA says new car registrations +16% Y/Y at 294k in March (prev. +4% Y/Y at 211k)

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UKMTO says it has received a report of an incident 25nm south of Iran’s Kish Island

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India plans sovereign guarantees for insurers, to set up USD 1.5bln sovereign guarantee fund, insurers to create separate USD 300mln industry pool, Reuters reports

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This uptick suggests a potential recovery in consumer confidence and spending in the automotive sector, which could positively impact European equities as it signals stronger economic activity in Germany.

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