Italy’s Economy Outpaces Eurozone Peers as Investment Spending Fuels Growth 
Gold Price Rises as Investors Weigh U.S.-Iran Talks and Fed Policy Outlook 
Trump Says No Hormuz Strait Tolls During 60-Day Iran Ceasefire 
Japan Inflation Stays Below BOJ Target Despite Rate Hike and Rising Energy Cost Risks 
Russian Stocks End Flat as MOEX Index Hits New 52-Week Low 
China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged for 13th Straight Month as Policymakers Prioritize Credit Demand Recovery 
China’s AI Manufacturing Boom Masks Weak Consumer Economy, Citi Says 
Oil Prices Fall as Iran Peace Talks Progress, Hormuz Reopens, and U.S. SPR Hits 1983 Low 
US Dollar Hits One-Year High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Overshadows Middle East Developments 
100+ Global Companies Push Governments to Prioritize Electrification for Economic Growth 
Asian Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Fall and Strong US Dollar Weighs on Markets 
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Alphabet Slumps, Middle East Developments and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets 
Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Rebounds Amid Fed Rate Hike Fears 
Oil Prices Drop as U.S.-Iran Talks Ease Supply Concerns 
Oil Prices Steady as U.S.-Iran Truce Uncertainty and Middle East Tensions Keep Markets on Edge 
US Stock Futures Slip After Wall Street Rally Fueled by US-Iran Deal and Chipmaker Surge 
The dollar found safe-haven support ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming tariffs, but it remains on track for a monthly loss as investors weigh the tariff threats against a weakening U.S. growth outlook. Meanwhile, the yen is poised to close the month with a 3.6% gain, its best performance since July, due to expectations of more Bank of Japan rate hikes this year. The yen recently edged up 0.04% to 149.65 per dollar after core inflation data from Tokyo showed signs of slowing in February.
Despite inflation pressures in Japan, Rodrigo Catril from National Australia Bank suggests that while normalization is likely, the BOJ will remain cautious in the current uncertain environment. In contrast, the risk-sensitive Australian dollar dipped to a three-week low at $0.62305, losing nearly 2% for the week, though it saw a slight 0.3% gain for the month.
The euro struggled at a two-week low of $1.0389, facing a 0.6% weekly decline but still managing a modest 0.36% monthly gain. The dollar briefly rose above the 7.30 level against the yuan, with the offshore yuan last standing at 7.2966.
Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods and an additional 10% duty on Chinese imports has spooked markets, increasing risk aversion. The greenback hovers near a one-week high against a basket of currencies, with the dollar index at 107.24, but it’s set for a 1.1% monthly loss due to weaker-than-expected economic data and growing concerns over U.S. growth. The pound edged up to $1.2607, supported by expectations of fewer rate cuts from the Bank of England.
