Germany: Industrial outlook stays weak – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Dr. Ralph Solveen highlights continued weakness in German industry, with industrial production down 0.3% month-on-month in February and manufacturing output also slightly lower.

NZD: RBNZ warns on upside inflation risks – BNY

BNY’s Head of Markets Macro Strategy Bob Savage reports that Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Governor Anna Breman signaled readiness to hike rates if core inflation accelerates, citing upside risks from higher fuel prices tied to Middle East tensions.