- US market futures were steady, while European stocks climbed, as traders anticipated the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation figure as a sign of underlying pricing pressures.
- A global stock index is on track for its second consecutive quarterly increase, highlighting investor optimism in the face of financial instability and rising interest rates.
- Futures on the S&P 500 rose slightly, but those on the tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 remained unchanged, with the underlying index on track for its best March since 2010. Consumer-related stocks drove the STOXX Europe 600 Index higher.
- The dollar rose on Friday, reversing some of its recent losses. Treasury yields have levelled down after a quarter of wild fluctuations. Investors have struggled to respond to bank failures and a shifting interest rate outlook in the face of high inflation and dangers to economic development. On Friday, the 2-Yr yield was around 4.13%, while the 10-Yr maturity was around 3.55%.
- Russian oil price cap to stay at $60 - EU Governments.
- Eurozone CPI YoY Flash Actual 6.9%, Forecast 7.1%, Previous 8.5% (Euro weakened)
