South Korean economic ministries announce daily schedules including blockchain treasury pilot, cabinet meetings, and fiscal policy reviews, with Bank of Korea releasing February 2026 producer price index and various financial sector initiatives
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South Korean economic ministries announce daily schedules including blockchain treasury pilot, cabinet meetings, and fiscal policy reviews, with Bank of Korea releasing February 2026 producer price index and various financial sector initiatives
Germany's February producer price index fell 0.5% month-on-month, missing market expectations of a 0.3% increase, driven primarily by declining energy prices including natural gas, while the year-on-year decline reached 3.3% according to Destatis data released ahead of the Middle East crisis escalation.
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German February PPI Falls 0.5% MoM, Missing Estimates (Update)
Germany's February producer price index fell 0.5% month-on-month, missing market expectations of a 0.3% increase, driven primarily by declining energy prices including natural gas, while the year-on-year decline reached 3.3% according to Destatis data released ahead of the Middle East crisis escalation.
Germany's February PPI Falls 0.5% MoM, Missing Expectations
Germany's producer price index declined 0.5% month-on-month in February, falling short of market forecasts and signaling continued deflationary pressures in Europe's largest economy
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns of growing US stagflation risks despite Fed Chair Powell's dismissal, citing similarities to 1970s with elevated pre-war inflation and deteriorating employment amid rising prices, as February PPI exceeded expectations at 3.4% year-over-year increase
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Krugman Warns of Growing US Stagflation Risk
Nobel laureate Paul Krugman warns of growing US stagflation risks despite Fed Chair Powell's dismissal, citing similarities to 1970s with elevated pre-war inflation and deteriorating employment amid rising prices, as February PPI exceeded expectations at 3.4% year-over-year increase
Federal Reserve rate hike probability reaches 19.2% by June, surpassing rate cut odds of 17.3%, marking dramatic reversal from late February when cut probability stood at 39.7%, driven by Iran war impact and surging commodity prices amid persistent inflation concerns
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'Fed Rate Hike Probability Now Exceeds Rate Cut Odds'
Federal Reserve rate hike probability reaches 19.2% by June, surpassing rate cut odds of 17.3%, marking dramatic reversal from late February when cut probability stood at 39.7%, driven by Iran war impact and surging commodity prices amid persistent inflation concerns
Wall Street's three major indexes tumbled over 1% as Iran warned the U.S. and Israel crossed a "deadline" by bombing energy infrastructure, while Fed Chair Powell's hawkish stance on potential rate hikes further dampened investor sentiment amid surging oil prices and hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data.
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Wall Street Tumbles Over 1% as Iran Crosses 'Deadline,' Powell Turns Hawkish - Yonhap Infomax
Wall Street's three major indexes tumbled over 1% as Iran warned the U.S. and Israel cross
U.S. stocks opened lower as February PPI data exceeded expectations at 0.7% month-over-month, dampening rate cut hopes ahead of the FOMC decision, while escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices to $98.61 per barrel, with the Dow falling 0.76% and S&P 500 declining 0.49%.
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'Bitcoin Rally May Face Turning Point at FOMC'
Bitcoin's recent rally may face a critical test at the March FOMC meeting, with cryptocurrency platform Bitfinex warning that a hawkish Fed stance combined with strong PPI data could prove the most negative combination for risk assets, as markets price in delayed rate cuts amid surging oil prices and inflation concerns.
S&P 500 futures edge higher in Asian trading as investors await Federal Reserve's rate decision and February PPI data, while US Treasury yields and dollar index show gains amid Middle East conflict concerns and elevated oil prices
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S&P 500 Futures Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision as US Treasury Yields Climb
S&P 500 futures edge higher in Asian trading as investors await Federal Reserve's rate decision and February PPI data, while US Treasury yields and dollar index show gains amid Middle East conflict concerns and elevated oil prices
Key global economic events scheduled for March 18 include Japan's trade data, Eurozone CPI, U.S. PPI, Bank of Canada rate decision, and FOMC meeting with Fed Chair Powell's press conference, alongside earnings from Micron Technology and General Mills.
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Today's Global Economic Indicators and Schedule
Key global economic events scheduled for March 18 include Japan's trade data, Eurozone CPI, U.S. PPI, Bank of Canada rate decision, and FOMC meeting with Fed Chair Powell's press conference, alongside earnings from Micron Technology and General Mills.
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