April 2, 2026
United States:
US Trade Deficit Widened in February by Less Than Forecast
The US trade deficit widened in February by less than forecast as both imports and exports increased.
The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.9% from the prior month to $57.3 billion, Commerce Department data showed Thursday.
Europe:
UK Firms Lift Price Expectations on Energy Shock, BOE Says
UK businesses plan to push through bigger price increases in response to the surge in energy costs triggered by the Middle East conflict, according to a Bank of England survey.
Firms questioned in March said they wanted to raise prices by 3.7% over the next year, up from 3.4% the month before and the highest figure since October. They also expected overall consumer prices to rise 3.5% compared with an expected 3% in February.
Asia:
Weak Japan Bond Sale Deepens Global Selloff After Trump Address
A weak sale of benchmark bonds in Japan added fuel to the selloff across global markets after US President Donald Trump said he would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks.
Japanese sovereign debt slumped after an auction of 10-year notes drew the weakest investor demand since May, underscoring concerns about rising inflation driven by higher oil prices. Treasuries also fell, along with most equity markets in Asia.
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