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CNBC experts believe that the Bank of England will maintain the interest rate at the current level of 4.5% on March 20. Considering the impact of geopolitical risks on inflation in the country, the regulator is likely to choose a cautious approach, the news source reported.

Japan’s exports in February grew by 11.4% year-on-year, partly driven by companies stockpiling goods in anticipation of impending US tariffs. This was reported by Bloomberg.

Swiss mining giant Glencore aims to restore its annual copper production to 1 million tons by 2028, CEO Gary Nagle announced in the company’s 2024 annual report. This was reported by Mining Weekly.

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged at 0.5%. According to Reuters, policymakers plan to assess the impact of US import tariffs on Japan's export-dependent economy.

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An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of JPY.

This week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made his first foreign visit to Europe. In the face of trade tensions with the United States, he stressed the need to strengthen ties with Europe.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering revising or rejecting a proposal drafted by former Chairman Gary Gensler that would tighten cryptocurrency custody requirements for investment advisers.

According to British industry body Make UK, the country's manufacturing output fell by 1% in the first three months of 2025, following a 20% rise in the previous quarter. The order intake fell by 7%. Pressure on manufacturers is caused by global trade tensions triggered by the US tariffs.

The country's energy minister, Bahlil Lahadalia, said that Freeport Indonesia would be granted a half-year export permit for copper concentrates. With the company's smelter currently being repaired, this move is a great way for the government to earn royalties from selling the metal.