United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (51.2) in March: Actual (51)
United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (51.2) in March: Actual (51)
JPY: Tankan resilience supports Yen view – Societe Generale
Societe Generale analysts Reo Sakida and Jin Kenzaki highlight stronger‑than‑expected resilience in Japan’s non‑manufacturing sector in 1Q, based on the 4Q25 Tankan survey.
Dow Jones futures rise on de-escalating Middle East tensions
Dow Jones futures gain by 0.64%, trading near 46,900 during European hours on Wednesday, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.72% and 1.06% to near 6,620 and 24,170, respectively, at the time of writing.
US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Potential double top at 100.60
The US Dollar (USD) is trading lower against its main peers on Wednesday, as Trump’s comments hinting at a swift end to the war in Iran have boosted investors’ appetite for risk.
USD: Softer labour signals and lower yields weigh – Danske Bank
Danske Research Team points to softer US labour indicators and lower yields as headwinds for the US Dollar (USD). JOLTS openings fell and the openings-to-unemployment ratio dropped, hinting at weaker wage growth.
Italy Unemployment meets forecasts (5.3%) in February
Italy Unemployment meets forecasts (5.3%) in February
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI above forecasts (51.4) in March: Actual (51.6)
Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI above forecasts (51.4) in March: Actual (51.6)
Greece S&P Global Manufacturing PMI up to 54.5 in March from previous 54.4
Greece S&P Global Manufacturing PMI up to 54.5 in March from previous 54.4
Gold clings to gains near two-week high, above $4,700 amid a weaker USD
Gold (XAU/USD) sticks to its intraday gains through the first half of the European session and currently trades above the $4,700, close to a nearly two-week high touched earlier this Wednesday.
Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.2, above expectations (51.7) in March
Germany HCOB Manufacturing PMI came in at 52.2, above expectations (51.7) in March
France HCOB Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (50.2) in March: Actual (50)
France HCOB Manufacturing PMI below forecasts (50.2) in March: Actual (50)
GBP/JPY recovers from four-week low, eyes 210.50 on Iran de-escalation hopes
The GBP/JPY cross shows some resilience below the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) for the second consecutive day and gains some positive traction on Wednesday.