Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 2nd April 2026
Today's economic data releases provide a mixed bag of insights into global economic health, particularly with South Korean inflation and U.S.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO
Maersk (MAERSKB DC) from Monday 6th April, reefer cargo bookings will be accepted from Oman (Salalah and Sohar) and the UAE (Khor Fakkan - import only).
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 2nd April 2026
Kuwait says it has extinguished a fire that erupted in fuel tanks at Kuwait airport, with no casualties reported
JPMorgan expects the BoE to hike once in 2026, a call made following remarks from BoE's Bailey
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- Data: South Korean Inflation (Mar), Australian Trade Balance (Feb), Swiss Inflation (Mar), US Challenger Job Cuts (Mar), Initial Jobless Claims (Mar/28), Trade Balance (Feb), Canadian Trade Balance (Feb)
- Events: UK DMP
- Speakers: US President Trump; Fed's Logan, Bowman
- Supply: Japan, France
job cuts drawing attention. Given the broad range of indicators, traders should be prepared for potential volatility in currencies and equities, especially as these figures can influence outlooks on monetary policy going forward.
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