France’s consumer confidence rose to 93 in February 2025, improving from 92 but still below the long-term average.
Germany’s March GfK consumer confidence falls to -24.7, impacted by declining income expectations, rising prices, and recession.
ZEW survey drops, USD recovers, GBP stabilises, gold rebounds, Bitcoin falls, ETF outflows, France inflation declines.
EUR/USD eyes breakout above 1.0500; USD/JPY faces resistance at 150.00; USD/CHF tests 100-day moving average.
AUD is expected to trade between 0.6325 and 0.6365, with long-term consolidation between 0.6280 and 0.6410.
Thomas Barkin to deliver “Inflation Then and Now” speech at Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce at 1330 GMT.
Pound Sterling may weaken in March, with GBP/USD struggling above 1.26 amid trade tensions and policy shifts.
Hamas prepares for renewed conflict with Israel, appointing commanders, reinforcing tunnels, and training fighters amid cease-fire uncertainty.
Oil prices dropped sharply as weak US consumer confidence fueled demand concerns, outweighing supply risks from sanctions.
Trump stated tariffs on Canada and Mexico were proceeding, but the White House later clarified his remarks.
