Deutsche Bank analysts report that Euro Area activity is slowing, with the composite PMI dropping to a 10‑month low while still just above the 50 expansion threshold. They emphasize that survey details point to rising input prices, suggesting renewed inflation pressures.
Silver prices (XAG/USD) rose on Wednesday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $73.26 per troy ounce, up 2.76% from the $71.30 it cost on Tuesday.
Societe Generale analysts highlight USD/JPY pressing the upper end of its multi-year range, with resistance at 159.90 and key support at the 50-day moving average near 156.50.
The USD/CHF pair trades in a tight range around 0.7900 during the European trading session on Wednesday. The Swiss Franc pair trades calmly as the US Dollar (USD) turns sideways, with investors awaiting the response from Iran over United States (US) President Donald Trump’s 15-point settlement plan.
ING’s Chris Turner notes that February UK CPI was broadly in line, but stronger services inflation and higher energy prices keep Bank of England (BoE) hawks vigilant.
Nordea’s Chief Analyst Torbjörn Isaksson reports that Swedish producer and import prices for consumption goods remained weak in February, with domestic supply prices excluding energy falling 0.2% on the month and staying negative year-on-year.
Germany IFO – Business Climate came in at 88.6, above expectations (86.1) in March
German IFO Institute's Business Climate Index deteriorates to 86.4 in March from 88.4 in February, revised lower from 88.6.
Switzerland ZEW Survey – Expectations fell from previous 9.8 to -35 in March
Germany IFO – Expectations in line with forecasts (86) in March
Germany IFO – Current Assessment came in at 86.7, above forecasts (86) in March
Germany IFO – Business Climate came in at 86.4, above expectations (86.1) in March
