Insights 
US stock futures steady; mixed retail sales; S&P 500 target adjusted; Fed rate cut expectations unchanged; investor sentiment mixed.
Canada’s housing starts fell short, while gold stays stable and cryptocurrencies recover amid economic concerns and central bank insights.
Empire manufacturing index contracted to -20.0, new orders fell, prices paid rose, employment declined, and future outlook weakened.
February US retail sales rose 0.2%, missing forecasts. Declining restaurant sales signal cautious consumer spending amid economic shifts.
Oil prices rise to $68 as China’s stimulus boosts demand; market watches U.S.-Russia talks and Fed decision.
Canada’s February housing starts fell to 229,000, with home sales dropping 9.8%, potentially impacting prices.
China’s plan boosts consumption, but low incomes, high savings, and rising debt hinder domestic economic transition.
A Reuters poll shows most economists expect the Swiss National Bank to cut rates by 25 basis points soon.
AUD/USD rose as the US Dollar weakened, China’s economy improved, and the RBA monitored labour market trends.
Central banks anticipate rate cuts, with the Fed and ECB leading, while others, like BoE and RBA, hold steady.
