Eamonn Sheridan

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Japanese wholesale prices +2.0% y/y in February (2.1% expected)

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Central Banks
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Central Banks

ICYMI: Debate grows over political influence on Bank of Japan policy

  • Any perception of political pressure on the BOJ could increase scrutiny of Japan’s policy independence and influence expectations around the pace of future rate hikes, with potential implications for the yen and Japanese bond yields.
Central Banks
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Central Banks

ICYMI: RBA’s Hauser warns oil price risks could intensify rate rise debate (March 17 live)

  • Hauser’s comments reinforce the possibility that the RBA could consider tightening again, as soon as next week, if energy-driven inflation pressures intensify, keeping markets alert to a potentially more hawkish policy debate.
Commodities
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Commodities

US destroys 16 Iranian mine vessels and warns over Strait of Hormuz, more detail

  • Any threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz typically pushes oil prices higher and increases demand for safe-haven assets, as markets price in the risk of disruptions to global crude supply.
Commodities
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Commodities

Trump thanks India Reliance for investment in new Texas refinery project

  • If realised, a major new refinery project could increase U.S. refining capacity and support fuel exports, though the lack of clarity around the investment size and timeline means markets are likely to await further details.
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