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US core PCE inflation expected to remain sticky, reinforcing Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on rate cuts
The United States (US) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is set to release the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for February on Friday at 12:30 GMT. This index is the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred measure of inflation.Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 28
Markets brace for cut to BOJ's super-long bond buying
TOKYO, March 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan could take another key step toward diminishing its huge presence in the bond market next week, when it releases its bond-buying plan for the second quarter that may include a cut in the size of super-long bond purchases, analysts say.
Reuters
Fri, Mar 28
UK Retail Sales unexpectedly rise 1% MoM in February vs. -0.3% expected
The United Kingdom (UK) Retail Sales jumped 1% month-over-month (MoM) in February after jumping 1.7% in January, the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed Friday. Markets expected a 0.3% drop in the reported month.
Fxstreet
Fri, Mar 28
German consumer sentiment almost flat in April, GfK survey shows
Sentiment edges up to -24.5 pointsFirst survey since Feb. 23 election Willingness to save holding back improvementFast government formation needed, says analyst BERLIN, March 28 (Reuters) - German consumer sentiment is broadly unchanged heading into April, with a focus on saving highlighting unce...Reuters
Fri, Mar 28
Thailand targets reduction in US trade surplus to $20 billion
BANGKOK, March 28 (Reuters) - Thailand is aiming to reduce its trade surplus with the United States to $20 billion by importing more U.S. products, an industry ministry official said on Friday.The United States was Thailand's largest export market last year, accounting for 18.3% of total shipmen...Reuters
Fri, Mar 28
