Insights 
US may block outbound China investments, adjust tariffs, and reconsider Russian sanctions; economy remains healthy, says Bessent.
Housing starts rose 11.2% in February, gold neared record levels, and USD strength pressured major currencies.
Housing starts exceed expectations, gold fluctuates, USD strengthens, and ceasefire talks boost European economic optimism.
Defence spending may boost GDP long-term, but tariffs and uncertainty are currently harming the economy, says Rehn.
Canada’s core CPI rose from 0.4% to 0.7% in February, signaling increasing consumer prices and economic shifts.
USD under pressure despite data; Fed may hold rates. BoC cuts rates cautiously. USDCAD ranges amid uncertainties.
Import prices rose to 0.4%. Gold neared $3,040. EUR/USD and GBP/USD faced pressure amid geopolitical developments.
ECB’s Rehn sees two-sided inflation risks, with eurozone growth improving, keeping focus on gradual disinflation progress.
Canadian CPI rose to 2.6%, gold hit $3,030, and USD strengthened, pressuring EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
Gold surpasses $3,020, driven by trade tensions, rate cuts, and central bank purchases, with rising forecasts.
