March 23, 2026
United States:
Treasuries Stabilize After Trump Says Iran Strikes Postponed
Treasuries rose, halting a surge in yields to the highest levels in months, amid a slump in oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he postponed strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
US government bond yields retreated to levels that were five to nearly 10 basis points lower on the day after Trump said there were talks with Iran that had been productive.
Europe:
Euro-Zone Wage Growth to Quicken in Second Half of Next Year
Euro-area pay growth is set to accelerate in the second half, adding to the challenges the European Central Bank faces as war rages in the Middle East.
The ECB’s wage tracker predicts salaries will rise by an annual 2.5% in the third and 2.6% in the fourth quarter. That’s stronger than the projection for the first six months.
Asia:
Japan’s Labor Union Wins Wage Hike Topping 5% for Third Year
Japan’s largest labor union group said its workers secured an average pay increase above 5% for a third straight year, an outcome that is likely to keep the central bank on track for another interest rate hike in coming months.
Labor unions in the federation known as Rengo have so far secured an average pay increase of 5.26% in wage negotiations with employers, according to an initial tally released Monday.
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