Insights 
New Zealand’s Q4 2024 current account deficit fell to NZ$7.037 billion, driven by increased services and goods exports.
PBOC sets USD/CNY at 7.1697, emphasizing stability, growth, and reforms using key financial tools and policies.
Strategy software firm plans to raise $500M via preferred stock for corporate needs, working capital, and Bitcoin acquisition.
Trump and Putin agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and expert groups; markets and commodities fluctuated.
Westpac Leading Index falls from 0.13% to 0.06%, signaling a slowing economic outlook in Australia.
Bank of Japan expected to maintain policy settings on March 19, 2025, according to economists’ unanimous survey.
API data suggests crude up 0.9M, distillates down 0.3M, gasoline down 2.4M ahead of EIA report.
Germany approves increased borrowing for infrastructure and security, raising debt levels and potentially impacting its AAA rating.
Japan’s machinery orders fell from -1.2% to -3.5%, signaling potential concerns for the manufacturing sector’s performance.
Japan’s February imports fell 0.7%, missing expectations. Bank of Japan’s rate decision may impact Yen volatility.
