- NBC: Putin is not interested in a peace deal
- US February Empire Fed 5.7 vs -1.0 expected
- US NAHB housing market index for February 42 versus 47 estimate
- Canada CPI inflation YoY 1.9% vs 1.9% estimate. MoM 0.1% versus 0.1% estimate
- SF Fed Pres. Daly: US economy is in a good place
- Silver Lake is near a deal for Intel's Altera - report
- Toyota is supporting LG battery plant with $1.5 billion order
- Canadian election polls take a big turn as Mark Carney surges
- ECB's Cipollone: Policy rates remain primary instrument for adjusting the monetary policy
Markets:
- S&P 500 up 0.2% to close record high of 6129
- US 10-year yields up 7.6 bps to 4.55%
- WTI crude oil up $1.04 to $71.78
- Gold up $37 to $2934
- USD leads, NZD lags ahead of RBNZ decision
