US PCE inflation held at 3.5% year-on-year in March, matching forecasts, reflecting annual US consumer price changes.
U.S. PCE price index rose 0.7% in March, matching expectations and indicating steady consumer inflation pressures.
US core PCE prices increased 0.3% in March, matching forecasts and signaling steady inflation excluding food, energy.
European Central Bank set eurozone deposit facility rate at 2%, matching forecasts; banks earn interest on overnight deposits.
Fed held rates, saw four dissents; Powell cited Middle East uncertainty as markets priced higher odds.
Mexico’s year-on-year GDP grew 0.1% in Q1, missing the 0.8% forecast, signaling slower growth.
South Africa’s March trade surplus narrowed to 31.87B rand, down 5.05B from February’s 36.92B.
Brent crude jumped to USD 124–126 amid Iran tensions, US naval blockade, fueling supply disruption fears and inflation.
USD/JPY fell to 159.50 after 160.73 peak, as Japan intervention warnings triggered yen strength despite hawkish Fed.
Eurozone Q1 GDP missed forecasts; April inflation topped estimates while core eased, as Fed held rates.
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