Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 31st March 2026
Today’s economic releases include key indicators from multiple regions, such as Japan's CPI and unemployment rate, along with China's PMIs and Germany's retail sales.
Fed Chair Powell (Q&A): Asked if the Fed can set policy in a way to get an advantage over other countries, Powell says no
Fed Chair Powell (Q&A): Reiterates the Fed is watching the market very closely and do not see contagion from private credit right now; does not have the makings of a broader systemic event right now
Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 31st March 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi reiterates that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to ships of the parties participating in the aggression against Iran, Al Jazeera reports
UK government is nearing the nationalisation of British Steel, FT reports citing sources
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- Data: Japanese Tokyo CPI (Mar), Retail Sales (Feb), Unemployment Rate (Feb), Chinese NBS PMIs (Mar), German Retail Sales (Feb), Import Prices (Feb), Unemployment Rate (Mar), UK GDP Final (Q4), French/Italian/EZ Inflation Prelim. (Mar), Canadian GDP Prelim. (Feb), US JOLTS (Feb), Australian Manufacturing PMI Final (Mar)
- Events: RBA Minutes (Mar)
- Speakers: Fed's Goolsbee, Barr, Bowman
- Supply: Australia, Japan, Germany
- Earnings: Nike
These metrics are significant as they could influence investor sentiment across currencies and commodities, particularly in light of upcoming central bank meetings, including the RBA minutes and comments from Fed officials, which may impact future rate expectations.
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