United Kingdom Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) above forecasts (£5.6B) in February: Actual (£6.8B)
United Kingdom Net Lending to Individuals (MoM) above forecasts (£5.6B) in February: Actual (£6.8B)
United Kingdom M4 Money Supply (YoY) up to 3.6% in February from previous 3%
United Kingdom M4 Money Supply (YoY) up to 3.6% in February from previous 3%
Portugal Business Confidence: 2.6 (March) vs previous 2.9
Portugal Business Confidence: 2.6 (March) vs previous 2.9
Portugal Consumer Confidence fell from previous -15.3 to -18.7 in March
Portugal Consumer Confidence fell from previous -15.3 to -18.7 in March
United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals came in at 62.58K, above forecasts (61.3K) in February
United Kingdom Mortgage Approvals came in at 62.58K, above forecasts (61.3K) in February
United Kingdom Consumer Credit registered at £1.935B above expectations (£1.6B) in February
United Kingdom Consumer Credit registered at £1.935B above expectations (£1.6B) in February
DXY: Conflict risk and data keep USD supported – ING
ING’s Chris Turner notes the Dollar (USD) remains supported as Middle East tensions persist and US trading partners resort to intervention, tighter policy or regulatory measures to defend their currencies.
WTI Oil holds above $98.50 as concerns of a US invasion on Iran loom
The price of the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate Oil (WTI) has pulled back from three-week highs at $101.40 per barrel on Monday’s Asian session opening times, but downside attempts remain contained above $98.50, as US President Donald Trump maintains a mixed position on Iran.
Dow Jones futures rise despite risk-off sentiment
Dow Jones futures gain 0.20% to above 45,500 during European hours, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open on Monday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rise 0.30% and 0.25% to near 6,430 and 23,390, respectively, at the time of writing.
Germany Baden-Wuerttemberg CPI (YoY) increased to 2.5% in March from previous 1.8%
Germany Baden-Wuerttemberg CPI (YoY) increased to 2.5% in March from previous 1.8%
Gold bulls seem hesitant as bets for higher rates globally cap the upside
Gold (XAU/USD) turns higher for the second straight day following an intraday slide to the $4,420 area and climbs to a fresh daily high, around the $4,550 region during the first half of the European session on Monday.
Germany Baden-Wuerttemberg CPI (MoM) up to 0.9% in March from previous 0.2%
Germany Baden-Wuerttemberg CPI (MoM) up to 0.9% in March from previous 0.2%