The Global Week Ahead
March 3 - 10, 2024
The situation in Gaza will continue to hold the attention of the world this coming week. Ramadan begins this coming Sunday, and with it comes a strict Israeli deadline for Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages. As of this writing, reports are circulating that the outlines of a deal have tentatively been agreed to – but if the deal fails, Israeli forces are likely to begin a full-scale assault on the city of Rafah – a city with more than a million residents and refugees along with sizeable Hamas forces. If an agreement is finalized, a ceasefire – likely for at least a month – will go into place.
Elsewhere in the world, China holds its People's Political Consultative Conference – China's top political consultive body where most of the meetings are behind closed doors – in Beijing. The weeklong annual legislative season is known as the "Two Sessions." Premier Li Qiang is expected to present a report at the National People's Congress on Tuesday, unveiling the GDP growth target for 2024 along with national budget and socioeconomic policy outlines. The pressure is on President Xi Jinping to successfully move policies to revive the lackluster economy and increasing internal social tensions.
In the U.S., three significant events occur this week, which will signal the longer-term political and economic outlook. First, the Super Tuesday primaries are on Tuesday, effectively confirming a rematch of President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump in November. Then, on Tuesday, President Biden gives his annual State of the Union Address, pushing for a completion of the budget, reform of the U.S. border security situation, aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and a host of other issues.
The third significant event will be Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay Powell's semi-annual Monetary Policy Report to Congress on Wednesday and Thursday. Markets – and voters – will get a better sense of the state of the economy and (maybe) a better sense of when interest rates may begin to come down.
Elsewhere on the global economic radar screen this week, markets will be watching and listening carefully to the European Central Bank's interest rate decision and ECB President Christine Lagarde's press conference to get a sense of the state of Europe's economy. Also in Europe this week, the U.K.'s budget will be released – not just important economically but also politically for the struggling conservative government.
In the U.S., the jobs report will be closely watched along with the release of the Fed's Beige Book on Wednesday.
Below is what else we are watching around the world this week:
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Global
The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) concludes today in Algiers. Major oil natural gas producing countries from Latin America and the Middle East attended.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
El Salvador holds local elections.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Asia
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Europe
Political/Social Events –
Today is Bulgaria Liberation Day, celebrating the Treaty of San Stefano, recognizing the nation’s independence in 1879.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is heading to Algeria this weekend for a two-day visit in the first official trip by an Iranian president to the North African country in some 14 years.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Africa
Political/Social Events –
Senegal has a constitutional deadline today to hold presidential elections (which they are likely to fail to do).
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Monday, March 4, 2024
Global
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing on the Middle East, followed by consultations on the Middle East (Syria). In the afternoon, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a TCC meeting on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors will meet in Vienna, Austria its convene its regular March meeting going through March 8.
The UN General Assembly will hold its 59th plenary meeting. On the agenda is the use of the veto - Item 63: Special Report of the Security Council (A/78/786).
The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index (February)
Americas
Political/Social Events –
Israeli Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz will meet with Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to coordinate on Gaza policy. The trip has enraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who says he did not authorize the trip.
Economic Reports/Events –
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Patrick Harker to speak on the "Economic Impact of Higher Education" before the 2024 American Council on Education Presidents and Chancellors Summit.
Brazil IPC-Fipe Inflation (February), BCB Focus Market Readout
Mexico Gross Fixed Investment DEC
Colombia Exports (January), PPI (February)
USA 3-, 6-Month Bill Auction
Asia
Political/Social Events –
China's People's Political Consultative Conference – China’s top political consultive body – meets in Beijing. The weeklong annual legislative season is known as the "Two Sessions." Premier Li Qiang is expected to present a report at the National People's Congress on Tuesday, unveiling the GDP growth target for 2024 along with national budget and socioeconomic policy outlines. Approximately 5,000 delegates will take part in discussions -- most of them behind closed doors.
Pakistan’s National Assembly is expected to formally select Shehbaz Sharif as the next Prime Minister. Sharif is the former President, and his election will likely spark nationwide protests as opposition parties allege the February 8 election was rigged.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosts a special three-day summit for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Melbourne, Australia.
South Korea and the U.S. will commence the annual “Freedom Shield” military exercises as part of efforts to guard against the threat posed by North Korea. According to Nikkei News, the drills run for ten days and involve live, virtual, and field-based training, with the involvement of personnel from various military services aimed at "enhancing interoperability and elevating combat readiness." Seoul and Washington are working to remain combat-ready as Pyongyang escalates its weapons development.
Today is the Anniversary of The Coronation of The Sultan of Terengganu, the Sultan of Malaysia. It is a national holiday, and financial markets are closed.
Economic Reports/Events –
New Zealand Imports/ Exports/ Terms of Trade Q4
South Korea Industrial Production (January), Retail Sales (January), S&P Global Manufacturing PMI(February)
Japan Capital Spending Q4
Australia TD-MI Inflation Gauge (February), Building Permits Prel (January), Company Gross Profits Q4, ANZ-Indeed Job Ads (February), Business Inventories Q4, Private House Approvals Prel (January)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
The EU’s Justice and Home Affairs Council meets through March 5. They are expected to discuss the general state of the Schengen area, the European free travel zone, and the recently presented evaluation of the EU law establishing Frontex (the EU border and coast guard regulation).
The EU’s Transport, Telecommunications, and Energy Council (Energy) meets in Brussels. They are expected to discuss the state of play in terms of security of supply and preparations for winter 2024-2025. In that context, they will seek political agreement on the Council recommendation on continuing coordinated demand-reduction measures for gas. Ministers will also have an exchange of views on flexibility as an essential tool for energy transition.
Economic Reports/Events –
Switzerland SNB 2023 Annual Report, Inflation Rate (February), CPI(February)
Romania PPI (January), Unemployment Rate (January)
Turkey Inflation Rate (February), CPI(February), PPI (February), Auto Sales (February), Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (February)
France Budget Balance (January), 3-, 6-, 12-Month BTF Auction, New Car Registrations (February)
Slovakia Real Wages Q4
Spain Unemployment Change (February), Tourist Arrivals (January)
Euro Area EU-Bonds auction
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Pakistan Consumer Confidence (February)
Kuwait M2 Money Supply (January), Private Bank Lending (January)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Ethiopia Inflation Rate (January)
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Global
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing, followed by consultations, on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is expected to launch its Unjust Climate Report.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
Today is “Super Tuesday” primaries are held. More than one-third of all presidential delegates (874 of the necessary 2,429 Republican delegates) are chosen, but the outcome seems already settled as President Biden will face former President Donald Trump in November. The states holding primaries are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and the territory of American Samoa.
California holds congressional and senate primary elections. Los Angeles also holds City Council elections. In the senate primary, Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) is leading in the polls and will likely face former Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Steve Garvey (R-CA) in the November general elections.
The Wall Street Journal hosts its annual CFO Network Summit in New York through March 6.
Economic Reports/Events –
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr will give a speech entitled “Community Reinvestment Act Modernization: An Interagency Leadership Conversation” at the 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference (virtual).
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President & CEO Neel Kashkari will speak at the Wall Street Journal CFO Network Summit in New York.
Brazil PPI (January), S&P Global Services PMI Final (February), S&P Global Composite PMI Final (February)
Canada S&P Global Services PMI Final (February), S&P Global Composite PMI Final (February)
USA Redbook MAR/02, S&P Global Services PMI Final(February), S&P Global Composite PMI Final(February), ISM Services PMI(February), Factory Orders (January), RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index MAR, Factory Orders ex Transportation(January), ISM Services Business Activity/ Employment/ New Orders/ Prices(February), API Crude Oil Stock Change MAR/01, LMI Logistics Managers Index Current(February), Total Vehicle Sales(February)
Paraguay Inflation Rate (February)
Uruguay Inflation Rate (February)
Asia
Political/Social Events –
ASEAN Defense Ministers will meet at Luang Prabang, Laos. They are expected to discuss general common strategies as well as find a peaceful solution to the situation in Myanmar and the tense situation in the South China Sea.
Economic Reports/Events –
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will give a speech at FIN/SUM 2024 in Tokyo.
Australia Judo Bank Services PMI Final (February), Judo Bank Composite PMI Final (February), Current Account Q4, Net Exports Contribution to GDP Q4
South Korea GDP Growth Rate QoQ Final Q4
Japan Tokyo Core CPI (February), Tokyo CPI Ex Food and Energy (February), Tokyo CPI (February), Jibun Bank Services PMI Final (February), Jibun Bank Composite PMI Final (February)
Hong Kong S&P Global PMI (February)
Singapore S&P Global PMI (February), Retail Sales (January), MAS 4- & 12-Week Bill Auction
Philippines Inflation Rate (February), Core Inflation Rate (February)
China Caixin Services PMI (February), Caixin Composite PMI(February)
Thailand Core Inflation Rate (February), Inflation Rate (February)
India HSBC Composite PMI Final (February), HSBC Services PMI Final (February)
Kazakhstan Tengri Partners Services PMI(February)
Taiwan Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
New Zealand Global Dairy Trade Price Index MAR/05
Europe
Political/Social Events –
French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Czech Republic for meetings.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius travels to Sweden, Norway and Finland through March 8. Pistorius will meet his Scandinavian counterparts and German soldiers and take part in the Nordic Response military exercise.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Labor Minister Heil present the government’s new pension package in Berlin.
Today is the 71st anniversary of Joseph Stalin’s death. Communists traditionally lay flowers at the site of the Soviet leader’s grave in the Kremlin walls.
Economic Reports/Events –
UK BRC Retail Sales Monitor (February), New Car Sales (February), S&P Global Services PMI Final (February), S&P Global Composite PMI Final (February), 3-Year Treasury Gilt Auction
Ireland AIB Services PMI(February)
Russia S&P Global Composite PMI(February), S&P Global Services PMI(February), PPI (February)
Hungary GDP Growth Rate QoQ Final Q4
France Industrial Production (January), HCOB Services PMI(February), HCOB Composite PMI(February)
Spain HCOB Services PMI(February), HCOB Composite PMI(February), 6-, 12-Month Letras Auction
Italy HCOB Services PMI(February), HCOB Composite PMI(February), GDP Growth Rate QoQ Final Q4
Germany HCOB Services PMI(February), HCOB Composite PMI(February), 5-Year Bobl Auction
Euro Area HCOB Services PMI(February), HCOB Composite PMI(February), PPI (January)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Economic Reports/Events –
Saudi Arabia Riyad Bank PMI(February)
United Arab Emirates S&P Global PMI(February)
Egypt S&P Global PMI(February)
Lebanon BLOM Lebanon PMI(February)
Jordan PPI (January)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
Ghana celebrates Independence Day, a national holiday. The holiday marks the day the country gained its independence from the UK in 1957.
The 9th Powering Africa Summit 2024 takes places in Washington D.C. The theme this year is “Capital Flows Underpinning the Energy Transition.” It will focus on energy project development, infrastructure, and the enabling environment.
The Uganda-EU Business Forum will bring together Ugandan entrepreneurs, European investors, and policy leaders to identify trade and investment opportunities in Kampala, Uganda.
Economic Reports/Events –
Mozambique Standard Bank PMI(February)
South Africa S&P Global PMI(February), GDP Growth Rate QoQ Q4
Kenya Stanbic Bank PMI(February)
Ghana S&P Global PMI(February)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Global
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing, followed by consultations, on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). In the afternoon, the Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on the 1718 Committee.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
the SEC holds an Open Meeting to consider new regulations dealing with disclosure of order execution infrastructure for National Market Systems Stocks. This is the long-awaited climate disclosure rules and regulations championed by Chair Gary Gensler.
Belize holds municipal elections.
Economic Reports/Events –
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay Powell gives his Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress to the House Financial Services Committee.
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly to speak before the 2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference.
Brazil Current Account (January), Foreign Direct Investment (January), Industrial Production (January), Car Production (February), New Car Registrations (February), Balance of Trade (February)
Mexico Consumer Confidence (February), Auto Exports (February), Auto Production (February)
USA MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate MAR/01, MBA Mortgage Applications/ Market Index/ Refinance Index/ Purchase Index MAR/01, ADP Employment Change(February), JOLTs Job Openings/ Quit(January), Wholesale Inventories (January), EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change MAR/01, EIA Gasoline Stocks Change MAR/01, EIA Crude Oil Imports Change MAR/01, EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks, EIA Cushing Change MAR/01, EIA Distillate Fuel Production Change MAR/01, EIA Distillate Stocks Change MAR/01, EIA Gasoline Production Change MAR/01, EIA Heating Oil Stocks Change MAR/01, EIA Refinery Crude Runs Change MAR/01, 17-Week Bill Auction, Fed Daly Speech, Fed Beige Book
Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision and press conference.
Canada Labor Productivity QoQ Q4, Ivey PMI s.a(February),
Ecuador Inflation Rate (February)
Argentina Industrial Production (January)
Asia
Political/Social Events –
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the northern Kashmir region, his first trip to the valley since the abrogation of its special status in August 2019. During the planned visit -- which comes just ahead of the country's general elections due in April-May -- Modi will address a public meeting in Kashmir's Srinagar area, according to his Bharatiya Janata Party's local unit spokesperson Altaf Thakur.
India’s Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar travels to South Korea to meet with Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. He then will travel to Japan for meetings with Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. They are expected to discuss issues of bilateral, regional and global importance, and exchange views on cooperation for a free, open, inclusive, peaceful and prosperous Indo-pacific.
The Asia Green Tech Summit, hosted by Nikkei and the Financial Times, begins in Singapore. The meeting will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world to discuss Asia's renewable energy supply chain and its role as a global carbon market hub.
Economic Reports/Events –
South Korea Foreign Exchange Reserves (February), Inflation Rate (February), CPI(February),
Australia Ai Group Industry/ Construction/ Manufacturing Index, GDP Growth Rate QoQ Q4, GDP Capital Expenditure QoQ Q4, GDP Chain Price Index QoQ Q4, GDP Final Consumption QoQ Q4, Retail Sales Final (January)
India M3 Money Supply (February)/23
Kazakhstan PPI (February)
Japan Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
British Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver the annual UK Spring Budget. Hunt’s proposal will outline new tax and spending plans for the nation. The UK is now facing a fiscal deficit of 5 percent and 100 percent debt levels vs. GDP. Hunt is expected to propose a 1 percent cut to the National Insurance program and cuts to the inheritance tax.
The Russian Duma will present proposals on the implementation of the measures named in Russian President Vladimir Putin's Feb. 29 address to the Federal Assembly.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with the German state premiers to discuss how illegal migration can be limited.
Economic Reports/Events –
Germany Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (January), HCOB Construction PMI(February), New Car Registrations (February)
Romania Retail Sales (January)
Hungary Balance of Trade Prel (January), Industrial Production Prel (January), Retail Sales (January)
Slovakia Retail Sales (January)
Euro Area HCOB Construction PMI(February), Retail Sales (January), 3- and 6- Month Bill Auction
France HCOB Construction PMI(February)
Italy HCOB Construction PMI(February)
Slovenia Balance of Trade (January)
Great Britain S&P Global Construction PMI(February), Spring Budget 2024
Ireland Unemployment Rate (February)
Russia Vehicle Sales (February), Corporate Profits (December)
Poland Interest Rate Decision
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Qatar Financial Centre PMI(February)
Israel Tourist Arrivals (February)
Egypt Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
The Connected Banking Summit – East Africa will be held in Nairobi. Global executives, and bankers will discuss the emergence of AI in banking, cybersecurity, as well as sustainable and green banking.
Economic Reports/Events –
South Africa Business Confidence Q1
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Global
The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing, followed by consultations on the Sudan 2715 report. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to deliver remarks. In the afternoon, the Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on the Middle East.
The UN’s Buildings and Climate Global Forum will take place through March 8. The forum will bring building and construction stakeholders to share expertise and a vision for a future where buildings play an active role in combating climate change and outline effective steps for decarbonization.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
Economic Reports/Events –
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jay Powell gives his Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Brazil Gross Debt to GDP(January), Nominal Budget Balance (January)
Chile Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (February)
Mexico Inflation Rate (February), Core Inflation Rate (February)
USA Challenger Job Cuts(February), Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade(January), Initial Jobless Claims MAR/02, Continuing Jobless Claims(February)/24, Jobless Claims 4-week Average MAR/02, Nonfarm Productivity QoQ Final Q4, Unit Labour Costs QoQ Final Q4, EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change MAR/01, 4- & 8-Week Bill Auction, 15-Year Mortgage Rate, Used Car Prices(February)
Canada Building Permits (January), Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (January), 15- & 30-Year Bond Auction MAR/06, Consumer Credit Change (January)
Costa Rica Inflation Rate (February)
Colombia Inflation Rate (February)
Peru Interest Rate Decision
El Salvador Inflation Rate (February)
Asia
Political/Social Events –
The ASEAN Economics Retreat will be held through March 8 in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Today is the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370.
Economic Reports/Events –
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Junko Nakagawa will give a speech and press conference before local leaders in Shimane, Japan.
New Zealand Manufacturing Sales Q4
Japan Average Cash Earnings (January), Overtime Pay (January), Foreign Bond Investment MAR/02, Stock Investment by Foreigners MAR/02
Australia Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (January), Home Loans (January), Investment Lending for Homes (January)
Philippines Industrial Production (January)
China Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (January)-(February), Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Indonesia Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Malaysia Interest Rate Decision
Taiwan Inflation Rate (February)
Hong Kong Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Singapore Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
The EU Competitiveness Council (Internal market and industry) meets in Brussels. They are expected to discuss a report on the advance of the works to reach an agreement on the late payment regulation. The proposal is part of the 'SME relief package'’ a series of initiatives presented by the Commission on 12 September 2023 to address the needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the current economic environment. One of the main problems that SMEs are facing is the frequent payment delays from administration or other companies. The proposal introduces a stricter maximum payment limit of 30 days, eliminates ambiguities, and addresses the legal gaps in the current EU legislation.
Economic Reports/Events –
The European Central Bank holds a monetary policy meeting. ECB President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference afterward.
Bank of England Executive Director for Data and Analytics Transformation/Chief Data Officer James Benford gives a speech at the Big Data & ai World Conference in London.
Switzerland Unemployment Rate (February), Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Germany Factory Orders (January)
Great Britain Halifax House Price Index (February), BBA Mortgage Rate (February)
France Foreign Exchange Reserves (February), 10-, 20-, 30-Year OAT Auction
Slovakia GDP Growth Rate QoQ Final Q4
Spain Bonos Auction, Index-Linked Obligacion Auction, Obligacion Auction
Greece GDP Growth Rate QoQ Q4
Russia Interest Rate Decision, Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Turkey Foreign Exchange Reserves MAR/01, Treasury Cash Balance (February)
Poland Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Ukraine Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Israel Business Confidence (February), Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
The 18th Global Trade Review in Cape Town will welcome players from Africa’s trade, supply chain, commodity and infrastructure finance community.
Economic Reports/Events –
South Africa Foreign Exchange Reserves (February), Current Account Q4
Friday, March 8, 2024
Global
Today is International Women’s Day.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
Economic Reports/Events –
New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams to participate in moderated discussion before hybrid event, "Connecting Academics to Policy: A Conversation with New York Fed President John C. Williams" organized by the London School of Economics.
Chile Core Inflation Rate (February), Inflation Rate (February)
Brazil Bank Lending (January)
USA Fed Williams Speech, Non-Farm Payrolls (February), Unemployment Rate (February), Average Hourly Earnings (February), Participation Rate (February), Average Weekly Hours (February), Government/ Manufacturing/ Nonfarm Payrolls (February), U-6 Unemployment Rate, WASDE Report, Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count MAR/08
Canada Unemployment Rate (February), Employment Change (February), Participation Rate (February), Average Hourly Wages (February), Capacity Utilization Q4, Full-Time Employment Chg (February), Part Time Employment Chg (February)
Asia
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
South Korea Current Account (January)
Japan Household Spending (January), Current Account (January), Bank Lending (February), Coincident Index Prel (January), Eco Watchers Survey Current & Outlook (February), Leading Economic Index Prel (January)
Philippines Unemployment Rate (January)
Indonesia Consumer Confidence (February)
Malaysia Unemployment Rate (January)
Thailand Consumer Confidence (February), Foreign Exchange Reserves (February)
Sri Lanka Tourist Arrivals (February)
Taiwan Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (February)
India Bank Loan Growth (February)/23, Deposit Growth (February)/23, Foreign Exchange Reserves MAR/01
Europe
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Germany Industrial Production (January), PPI(January)
Romania GDP Growth Rate QoQ 2nd Est Q4
Hungary Core Inflation Rate (February), Inflation Rate (February), Budget Balance (February)
France Imports/ Exports/ Balance of Trade (January), Current Account (January)
Slovakia Balance of Trade (January), Industrial Production (January)
Spain Industrial Production (January)
Italy PPI(January)
Euro Area Employment Change Final Q4, GDP Growth Rate 3rd Est Q4
Greece Balance of Trade (January), Harmonized Inflation Rate (February), Industrial Production (January), Inflation Rate (February)
Ireland Industrial Production (January)
Ukraine Inflation Rate (February)
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Africa
Political/Social Events –
The Africa Games begin in Accra, Ghana, and go through March 10.
Economic Reports/Events –
Tanzania Inflation Rate (February)
Nigeria Balance of Trade October/ November/ December
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Global
Nothing significant to report.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
Belize celebrates National Heroes and Benefactors Day, a national holiday honoring Baron Bliss. Bliss donated millions of Belize dollars to a trust fund to help ease the lives of the citizens of Belize. Bliss was born in 1869 as Henry Edward Ernest Victor Barrettes. In his early adulthood, he took the familial title of Fourth Baron Barreto. He was a successful engineer and earned substantial wealth by manufacturing gun parts for the British. He also served for several years as an excellent Justice of the Peace, often advocating for people’s rights and preventing several conflicts.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Asia
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
China Inflation Rate (February), PPI (February)
Europe
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Africa
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Global
Ramadan begins for Muslims around the world.
Americas
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Asia
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Europe
Political/Social Events –
Portugal holds snap parliamentary elections. The elections come in the wake of the resignation of Prime Minister Antonio Costa, who is under investigation for corruption.
Italy holds regional elections.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Middle East
Political/Social Events –
Today is the deadline Israel has given Hamas to release all hostages.
Economic Reports/Events –
Saudi Arabia GDP Growth Rate Final Q4, Industrial Production (January)
Israel GDP Growth Annualized 2nd Est Q4
Egypt Inflation Rate (February)
Africa
Political/Social Events –
Nothing significant to report.
Economic Reports/Events –
Nothing significant to report.