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United States. Retail Sales (MoM). The value of the indicator has increased from -1.2% to 0.2%

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

17 March
DAX leads gains among European indices amid global economic uncertainty

The European stock market started the week on a positive note. The German DAX index showed the best dynamics, rising by 0.34%. Meanwhile, the broader Stoxx 600 index gained 0.21%, according to ShareCast.

17 March
DAX leads gains among European indices amid global economic uncertainty
Bloomberg: price pressure in UK reflects Bank of England officials' sentiment

The Bank of England is expected to make a hawkish decision this week, just weeks after cutting interest rates. Two previously dovish policymakers are now reluctant to support further monetary easing.

17 March
Bloomberg: price pressure in UK reflects Bank of England officials' sentiment
US consumer pessimism hits its peak since November 2022

A recent survey of consumers conducted by the University of Michigan showed an increase in pessimistic sentiment among US consumers to the levels last seen in November 2022. High tariffs, imposed under Donald Trump's administration, have been pressuring the economy and caused growing concerns.

17 March
US consumer pessimism hits its peak since November 2022
UBS increased its gold price forecast to $3,200 per ounce

UBS Group AG revised its gold price forecast higher, expecting prices to rise to $3,200 per ounce. The forecast is based on the intensifying tensions in global trade, causing stronger demand for safe haven assets.

17 March
UBS increased its gold price forecast to $3,200 per ounce
BOJ is on track for another interest rate hike amid economic woes

Despite a slowdown in economic growth, the Bank of Japan is determined to continue tightening its monetary policy. Economists predict another interest rate hike in July.

17 March
BOJ is on track for another interest rate hike amid economic woes
Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect two more ECB rate cuts this year

According to analysts polled by Bloomberg, the European Central Bank (ECB) will reduce borrowing costs two more times this year, in April and June. Thus, the deposit rate will not fall below 2%, as previously assumed.

17 March
Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect two more ECB rate cuts this year
BofA: the S&P 500 recovers some of March's losses amid investor inflows

According to BofA Global Investment Strategy, private investor inflows into US equities reached about 2.5% in March. This marked the third-largest weekly increase in the history of the bank's observations.

17 March
BofA: the S&P 500 recovers some of March's losses amid investor inflows
US Treasury Secretary does not rule out recession probability

In a recent interview with NBC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commented on new US President Donald Trump's policies and outlined the country's economic outlook. From his point of view, the probability of the United States slipping into a recession cannot be completely ruled out.

17 March
US Treasury Secretary does not rule out recession probability
Copper reaches near five-month maximum after China announces plans to boost demand

Bloomberg reports that copper price reached near five-month high after China, the largest consumer of the metal, said it intends to boost demand. Copper price reached $9,850 per ton on Friday, which is the highest since October last year.

17 March
Copper reaches near five-month maximum after China announces plans to boost demand

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