UK S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final (Mar) 51.0 vs. Exp. 51.4 (Prev. 51.7, Low. 49.9, High. 51.9)

The final reading of the UK S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for March came in slightly below expectations, indicating a deceleration in economic activity compared to the previous month.

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Reports of a drone attack on an oil field in the "Chamanke" region, located in the north of Dohuk province in Iraqi Kurdistan; attack caused a fire in this oil field. The field is managed by an American company, Fars News reports

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Li Auto (LI / 2015 HK) reports March vehicle unit deliveries 41.1k (prev. 36.7k Y/Y)

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UK S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final (Mar) 51.0 vs. Exp. 51.4 (Prev. 51.7, Low. 49.9, High. 51.9)

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BoJ new Board Member Asada does not comment on any specific stance

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Germany's VDMA says German Engineering Orders -8% in Dec-Feb Y/Y (Domestic Orders -6%, Foreign Orders -8%)

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This print, while still above the neutral 50 mark, suggests a potential moderation in growth, raising questions about future policy implications and the resilience of the manufacturing sector amid broader economic challenges.

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