The US stock market suffered a setback on Friday as investors grew increasingly concerned about the impact of the banking sector’s turmoil on the global economy. However, amidst this tumultuous week for global markets, technology stocks emerged as the beneficiaries of the situation. The Nasdaq 100 rallied by 5.8%, posting its best performance since November, despite a slump on Friday. Investors flocked to old standby favorites in the tech sector, including Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc., as they bet that the Federal Reserve would take a more moderate approach to its tightening path.

Unfortunately, Credit Suisse Group AG further exacerbated the financial sector’s troubles when Reuters reported that at least four central banks, including Deutsche Bank AG, had curtailed trading with the struggling Swiss lender. As a result, the regional bank gauge fell by 15% over the past five days. First, Republic Bank became the latest US lender to signal stress, plummeting by over 70% during the week, despite larger banks providing a lifeline to the regional lender on Thursday.

While the banking sector dragged the S&P 500 index to a 1.1% drop on Friday, the benchmark still managed to carve out a 1.4% weekly gain. Unfortunately, all eleven sectors of the S&P 500 remained in negative territory, with the financial sector posting a 3.37% daily loss and emerging as the worst-performing sector. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1.2%, and the MSCI world index slid by 0.6% for the day.

As investors reassessed rate-hike wagers, the policy-sensitive two-year experienced more than a 20 basis point swing for the seventh straight session. Yields fell across the curve on Friday following a softer-than-expected reading on inflation expectations.

Main Pairs Movement

On Friday, the US Dollar experienced a deeper decline of 0.68%, failing to benefit from the weak market sentiment. The DXY index ended the week with its lowest close in five weeks, with the American trading session witnessing intense selling pressures, causing it to close below the critical level of 103.9.

The EURUSD showed an upward momentum, rallying with a daily gain of 0.57% due to the persistent effects of the ECB’s rate hike policy. The pair drew in fresh transactions at the beginning of the US trading hour, peaking at a daily high of 1.0685 level. Similarly, the GBPUSD also experienced some buying activity during the first half of the NY session, despite the broad weakness of the US Dollar. It concluded the day with a daily gain of 0.53% on Friday.

In contrast, the Gold market saw a substantial increase of 3.63% daily. This was fueled by concerns regarding widespread contagion, leading to a surge in haven flows and consequently benefiting the price of Gold. The XAUUSD continued to show a strong bullish momentum throughout Friday, eventually closing at a daily high of $1988 marks.

Technical Analysis

EURUSD (4-Hour Chart)

On Friday, the EUR/USD pair rose due to an increase in buying activity and recovered from the low of 1.0615, which it had reached during the European session. The pair is now trading at 1.0647, with a 0.36% daily gain. The US dollar weakened against other currencies, as the expected rate hike of only 25 basis points (bps) in the upcoming FOMC meeting reduced bets on the greenback and dragged US bond yields lower. Positive news regarding the US and European banking sectors helped to reduce concerns over a potential banking crisis, which supported the EUR/USD pair and improved market sentiment. The European Central Bank increased its key rates by 50 bps on Thursday, and a board member suggested that the terminal rate has not been reached yet and there may be more rate hikes in the future.

Regarding technical analysis, the RSI indicator was at 54, suggesting that the pair is gaining upside momentum as it rises above 50. The Bollinger Bands also indicate some upside movement as the price climbed above the moving average, indicating a potential bullish trend. Overall, the market is expected to be bullish, and the pair may test the resistance level of 1.0685. Technical indicators also suggest a bullish trend.

Resistance: 1.0685, 1.0745, 1.0790

Support: 1.0542, 1.0467

XAUUSD (4-Hour Chart)

On Friday, the XAU/USD pair surged to its highest level since April, rising above the $1,960 mark as renewed selling around equity markets and global risk-aversion boosted demand for safe-haven assets. At present, the Gold price is trading at $1,961, representing a 2.22% gain daily. The decreasing likelihood of more aggressive policy tightening by the US central bank and falling US bond yields both contributed to bearish pressure on the US Dollar, driving investors towards the precious metal. Investors remain concerned about the global banking crisis and its potential for widespread contagion, which could continue to benefit Gold prices.

From a technical standpoint, the RSI indicator currently stands at 74, indicating heavy bullish momentum as the RSI remains above the overbought zone. The price has moved out of the upper band of the Bollinger Bands, indicating a strong continuation of the upside trend. Overall, the market is expected to remain bullish as the pair tests the resistance level of $1,956. A sustained strength above this resistance could potentially lead to further gains.

Resistance: 1956, 1995

Support: 1914, 1887, 1808

Economic Data

This week, the financial world eagerly anticipates crucial events, including the FOMC meeting and the BoE Rate Statement. Additionally, vital economic data, including CPI and PPI figures, will be published by major economies like Canada and the UK. Keeping a close watch on these indicators can empower traders to make more well-informed decisions.

Here are key events to watch out for:

Consumer Price Index (CPI) | Canada (March 21)

Canada’s CPI increased 0.5% in January 2023 from the previous month. 

Analysts anticipate a 0.3% increase in February.

Producer Price Index (PPI) | UK (March 22)

The PPI in the UK fell 0.6% month-on-month in January 2023, the first decline in a year and the biggest drop since January of 2019.

Analysts expect a 0.5% increase in February.

FOMC Rate Statement (March 23)

The Fed raised the target range for Fed funds by 25bps to 4.5%-4.75% in its February 2023 meeting.

Analysts anticipate the Fed will raise another 25bps to 5% at its next meeting. 

Swiss National Bank Rate Statement | Switzerland (March 23)

The SNB brought its interest rate out of the negative territory with two rate hikes in September and December 2022, ending the year with a 1% interest rate. The central bank also indicated that future rate hikes may be required to maintain price stability over the medium term.

Analysts predict that SNB will increase interest rates by 50bps to 1.5% at this month’s meeting.

Bank of England (BoE) Rate Statement | UK (March 23)

During its February meeting, the BoE voted 7-2 to raise interest rates by 50bps to 4%.

Analysts predict that the next increase will be at 25bps to 4.25%.

UK and US Flash Services and Manufacturing PMI (March 24)

In February 2023, the UK Services PMI was revised up to 53.5 from 48.7, and the UK Manufacturing PMI was revised up to 49.3 from 47. Meanwhile, the US Services PMI came in at 50.6 during the same period, above January’s 46.8. 

Analysts anticipate lower releases of the UK Flash Manufacturing and Services PMIs for February, at 48.3 and 50.7, respectively. The US Flash Services is expected to be released lower at 50.1.

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On Thursday, US stocks saw a surge in prices following the announcement that a rescue package had been secured for First Republic Bank. This news sparked a rebound in shares of embattled regional lenders, which had previously tumbled more than 60% as investors speculated that the bank could be the next to fail after two high-profile demises touched off the crisis last week.

Regional banks closed higher after the biggest banks in the US agreed to contribute $30 billion in deposits to the First Republic. However, the gauge is still down over 20% this March. Despite this, nine out of eleven sectors of the S&P500 stayed in positive territory, showing that the market’s fear of the bank has been eased. In particular, the Information Technology and Communication Services sectors both rallied with more than 2.5% daily gains, surrounded by strong recovery momentum.

Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.2% and the MSCI world index earned 1.3% on Thursday. The S&P500 notched its largest one-day advance since January, and the Nasdaq 100 jumped 2.7% to a one-month high.

European Central Bank Rate Hike and Comments from ECB President

Markets were also digesting a European Central Bank rate hike and comments from the ECB president that inflation is projected to remain too high for too long. The interest rate decision of 50 basis points (bps) rate hike by the ECB has trimmed the Federal Reserve (Fed)-ECB policy divergence.

The US Dollar retreated with a 0.2% daily loss on Thursday, as major Wall Street banks pledged billions to rescue First Republic Bank, boosting the market risk sentiment. The DXY index was hovering in a range from 104.2 to 104.6 during most of Thursday, and the ECB interest rate decision failed to provide directional traction for the greenback.

The EURUSD rallied with a 0.31% daily gain on Thursday, remaining modestly upside during the US trading session and closing around the 1.0610 level. Meanwhile, the GBPUSD also rose with a 0.43% daily gain on Thursday, witnessing fresh transactions ahead of the American trading hour and closing at the 1.2108 level.

Gold Prices Remain Steady

The Gold market was little changed, up for the day due to the broadly weaker United States Treasury bond yield. Investors remained in a cautious mood ahead of next week’s FOMC monetary policy meeting. The XAUUSD witnessed heavy selling pressures during the American trading session, erasing most of the gains of the day and closing at the $1919 mark on Thursday.

Technical Analysis

EURUSD (4-Hour Chart)

The EUR/USD pair experienced a surge on Thursday, recovering from a monthly low of below 1.0530 that was reached the previous day, as market sentiment towards risk improved. The pair is currently trading at 1.0614, with a daily gain of 0.36%. The US dollar has weakened, as investors’ concerns regarding the banking system were somewhat alleviated after the Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced its plan to lend around $54 billion to Credit Suisse.

In the Eurozone, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced its expected rate hike of 50 basis points (bps) following the March policy meeting, resulting in a small rally for the Euro. However, the Euro’s strength was limited as ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that financial conditions were closely monitored, and the ECB refrained from signaling future interest rate moves.

From a technical perspective, the RSI indicator currently stands at 45, indicating that the pair has lost its upside momentum as the RSI is turning south below the mid-line. The price failed to maintain its upward momentum and has begun to fall, indicating that some downside movement is possible. Therefore, we believe that the market will remain bearish as long as the 1.0624 resistance line holds. Technical indicators have gained bearish traction within negative levels after correcting overbought conditions.

Resistance: 1.0624, 1.0685, 1.0745

Support: 1.0531, 1.0508, 1.0439

XAUUSD (4-Hour Chart)

The price of gold (XAU/USD) has decreased and is currently trading around $1,918, after failing to surpass the previous high of $1,937. This has been attributed to an improvement in market sentiment, as governments and central banks take steps to ensure the credibility of banks and prevent a severe crisis. The Swiss National Bank and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority have announced that Credit Suisse has met its capital requirements and that liquidity will be provided if necessary, which has brought relief to the market. The European Central Bank has also announced its monetary policy decision, raising interest rates by 50 basis points. President Christine Lagarde has stated that European banks are much stronger than in 2008.

In the short term, the XAU/USD pair has lost some of its bullish momentum, but there are no signs of an imminent decline. In the 4-hour chart, a bullish 20 SMA is providing dynamic support at around $1,910.25 while maintaining its upward slope well above the longer ones. The Momentum indicator is above its 100 level, while the RSI is retreating from overbought readings but remains well into positive territory, currently at 51.

Resistance: 1924, 1947, 1956

Support: 1900, 1885, 1859

Economic Data

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Following the recent collapse of several American regional banks and the Credit Suisse Group AG crisis, investors have begun to recall memories of the 2008 financial crisis. Speculation is rife that major central banks may need to provide liquidity support to financial regulators. As a result, the S&P 500 initially plummeted by over 2%. However, the decline was subsequently cut in half. Despite the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers and a rebound in US Treasury yields, the yield on 10-year Treasuries dropped by 22 basis points to 3.47%. Except for the Japanese yen, the dollar rallied against all other developed-market peers.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin continues to make sharp moves, peaking at $26,500, the highest since June 2022, before pulling back to $24,500. Gold and Silver moved sideways, holding onto most of Monday’s gains. This suggests that some investors may have more confidence in cryptocurrency than traditional currency.

In the benchmark, the S&P500 fell by 0.7% due to the banking turmoil rippling through financial markets. Only four out of eleven sectors remained in positive territory. Among all groups, the Communication Service and utility sectors delivered the best performance, surging by 1.5% and 1.34% respectively on a daily basis. The worst-performing sector was Energy, which dropped by 5.42%. USOIL reached its lowest point since 2022, at 68.54.

Main Pairs Movement

On Wednesday, the dollar experienced an upswing due to safe-haven buying. Credit Suisse’s recent stock drop has investors concerned about potential weaknesses in its financial reporting and the possibility of a global banking crisis. The DXY index gained momentum during the European trading session, reaching a daily high of 105.1 at the beginning of the US trading session.

GBPUSD experienced a sell-off after reports of internal “materialistic weaknesses” within Credit Suisse surfaced, causing market sentiment to plummet. The pair slumped during the UK trading hour but managed to find support at the 1.2010 level and rebounded to 1.2070 during the middle of the US trading session. On the other hand, EURUSD dropped significantly with losses of almost 2% during the UK trading hour, and closed the day with a 1.45% loss.

Gold buyers flexed their muscles around $1,920 after reaching the highest levels in 1.5 months following Credit Suisse’s weak financial reporting. The market’s risk profile worsened as the CS episode followed the latest fallout of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. The XAUUSD gained bullish momentum during the UK trading session, climbing above the $1935 mark before losing traction and closing around the $1920 mark.

Credit Suisse’s impact on the market has significantly affected several key currency pairs and gold prices. This event highlights the importance of sound financial reporting and transparency in the banking sector to prevent future crises. It also underscores the need for investors to remain vigilant and informed in their decision-making processes.

Technical Analysis

EURUSD (4-Hour Chart)

The EUR/USD pair experienced a significant decline on Wednesday, marking its worst day in months and hitting a two-month low below the 1.0530 mark. Currently, the pair is trading at 1.0535, reflecting a daily loss of 1.83%. The negative trend continues due to renewed strength in the US Dollar and concerns about the banking sector. The intraday US Dollar rally of over 1% and banking concerns have had a major impact on the EUR/USD pair. The global risk sentiment also took a hit due to negative news about the Swiss lender Credit Suisse, which triggered a sell-off in banking shares worldwide. Additionally, mixed US economic data added to the dismal mood, with the February Producer Price Index (PPI) rising at an annualized pace of 4.6% and Retail Sales declining 0.4% in February. In the Eurozone, concerns about the European banking sector have heightened, leading to a flight-to-safety mood among market participants.

In terms of technical analysis, the RSI indicator currently stands at 32, indicating strong bearish momentum and the potential for the pair to extend its decline as the RSI is around 30. The Bollinger Bands suggest that the price has undergone heavy selling and has moved out of the lower band, suggesting a continuation of the downward trend.

In conclusion, we believe that the market sentiment for the EUR/USD pair will remain bearish, with the pair potentially testing the 1.0531 support level. Traders should remain cautious and keep an eye on any developments in the global banking sector, as well as any economic data releases that could impact the pair’s performance.

Resistance: 1.0624, 1.0745, 1.0791

Support: 1.0531, 1.0467

XAUUSD (4-Hour Chart)

Gold prices have dropped to a new intraday low of around $1,890, and remain stagnant during mid-week inaction while sticking to short-term key support. This is due to the recently widening difference between the US 10-year and two-year Treasury bond yields, which is affecting the XAU/USD price. The inability of global policymakers to convince the market of the risks emanating from the latest fallouts of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank is also exerting downside pressure on gold prices. Furthermore, the recent run-up in the Fed fund futures, favoring a 0.25% rate hike in March, has made the US dollar more solid, which has further weighed on gold prices.

Despite this, US data relating to Retail Sales, Industrial Production, and Producer Price Index showed that the odds favoring the downtrend have limited upside room for gold trades. At the time of writing, gold is trading at $1,932.

On the technical side, gold has found support above its 200 DMA at $1,775, and further support at the 55 DMA at $1,869. According to strategists at Credit Suisse, a weekly close above $1,890/1900 is needed to clear the way for a retest of $1,973/90. The RSI sits at 75 at the time of typing.

Resistance: 1924, 1947, 1956

Support: 1900, 1885, 1859

Economic Data

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US stocks surged in the closing hours of trading on Tuesday, with traders confident that the worst of the banking turmoil was over. The KBW Bank Index gained 3.2% but remained fragile, with rating companies offering negative remarks on the financial sector.

The S&P500 regained much of the ground lost earlier in the day, with all eleven sectors staying in positive territory. The Communication Service and Information Technology sectors saw the best performance, surging by 2.75% and 2.29% respectively. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 experienced its largest one-day gain in six weeks, rising by 2.3% on Tuesday.

Main Pairs Movement

The US Dollar was largely unchanged on Tuesday after strong consumer price data suggested the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates next week. Fears of turmoil in the banking sector faded, and the DXY hovered in a narrow range from 103.4 to 104.0 for the day. In contrast, the GBPUSD edged lower by 0.21% as traders awaited the UK Finance Minister’s annual budget speech. The EURUSD remained little changed for the day.

Gold slid by 0.51% on Tuesday after snapping a three-day uptrend the previous day. The metal faced a corrective pullback, with the US Dollar tracing upbeat Treasury bond yields to pare the week-start losses ahead of key United States data.

Technical Analysis

EURUSD (4-Hour Chart)

The EURUSD traded under pressure around $1.0700 at the press time after Tuesday’s US CPI data release. Market participants assessed the inflation data’s implications on the Fed’s monetary policy, with the EURUSD up by 0.86% on the day, trading at $1.0731, with the daily high and low at $1.0748 and $1.0650 respectively. It is essential to follow the US February Retail Sales report on Wednesday at 12:30 GMT and the ECB Monetary Policy Decision Statement on Thursday at 13:15 GMT, as they are critical data points in the short term. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has led the market to anticipate a less aggressive monetary policy stance from the Federal Reserve.

The daily RSI is at 55 with a neutral stance, while the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the latest daily decline is at 1.0708, and the 61.8% Fibonacci level is at 1.0683.

Resistance: 1.0790, 1.0918, 1.1020

Support: 1.0666, 1.0601, 1.0560

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XAUUSD (4-Hour Chart)

XAUUSD remains mildly under pressure, as traders struggle to justify mixed catalysts before the US core CPI data during early Tuesday. The metal dropped 0.25% intraday to $1,909 during the first loss-making day in four heading into the European session. Fears from the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses have recently reversed hawkish expectations from the Fed and challenged the DXY bulls of late.

The daily RSI is at 43 with a bearish stance, while the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of the latest daily rise is at 1,903, and the 61.8% Fibonacci level is at 1,897.

Resistance: 1924, 1947, 1956

Support: 1900, 1859, 1850

Economic Data

The US stock market experienced fluctuations on Monday, marked by oscillations between gains and losses. A sudden drop in the yield on the two-year Treasury note was one of the reasons for this. The drop was significant, its largest in decades. On the other hand, tech stocks rebounded from a previous week’s dip after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse. The fallout from the SVB’s collapse led President Joe Biden to promise stronger regulation of US banks and assure depositors of their safety. However, the sudden decline in banks’ stability led to a swift reassessment of the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, causing swaps traders to price less than a 60% chance that the Fed will hike by another quarter percentage point later this month. The US regional banks’ situation caused trading halts across the sector, with First Republic Bank plunging 62%.

The Nasdaq100 in the benchmark edged up by 0.8%, while the S&P500 closed with a 0.2% loss, leaving only four out of eleven sectors in the negative territory. The day’s financial sector fell sharply, dropping 3.85% amid fears of a bank failure. Furthermore, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, while the MSCI world index dropped 0.4%.

Main Pairs Movement

On Monday, the value of the dollar decreased as investors speculated that the Federal Reserve may slow down or even pause its interest rate hikes to combat inflation. This speculation arose after U.S. authorities took measures to limit the negative impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s sudden collapse. The DXY index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a basket of other currencies, dropped by nearly 0.4% at the start of the week before entering a consolidation phase and closing at around the 103.7 level.

In contrast, the GBPUSD pair experienced a 1.27% daily gain due to the overall weakness of the dollar. During the American trading hours, the pair attempted to surpass the resistance level of 1.2200, but eventually lost momentum and retreated to the 1.2185 level by the end of the day. Similarly, the EURUSD pair gained 0.83% for the day and closed at the 1.073 level. Currently, investors are closely monitoring the CPI report scheduled for release on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, gold continued its bullish momentum and surged by 2.43% on Monday, benefitting from renewed risk aversion among investors. The banking crisis originating in the United States and spreading across the Atlantic has been a key focus of concern. The XAUUSD continued to trend upwards, breaking through the psychological level of $1900 and closing at $1914 by the end of the day.

Technical Analysis

EURUSD (4-Hour Chart)

On Monday, the EUR/USD pair made a significant upward move, rebounding and surpassing the 1.0730 level after dropping earlier in the day to the 1.0650 region due to concerns in the banking industry. Currently, the pair is trading at 1.0723, marking a daily gain of 0.80%. The EUR/USD continues to perform positively, benefiting from a weakened US dollar, which has been experiencing a recent decrease in US yields not seen in years, leading to the currency’s decline against its main European competitors. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has played a significant role in driving the markets, thereby reducing the likelihood of a 50 basis points rate hike from the Federal Reserve next week and causing US yields to decline sharply. Additionally, mixed results from the February Payrolls, released last Friday, have contributed to bearish pressure on the greenback, providing support to the European currency. This week, the Eurozone will be quite active, with a monetary policy meeting scheduled for Thursday by the European Central Bank (ECB).

Regarding technical aspects, as of writing, the RSI indicator shows figures of 70, indicating that the bull is in control as the RSI approaches the overbought zone. Furthermore, regarding the Bollinger Bands, the price has recovered and rebounded to the upper band, demonstrating renewed upside momentum, which could signal a continuation of the upward trend. Overall, we predict a bullish market as long as the 1.0685 support line remains intact.

Resistance levels: 1.0790, 1.0918, 1.1020

Support levels: 1.0685, 1.0576, 1.0531

XAUUSD (4-Hour Chart)

Due to increased market volatility and rising risks, there has been a surge in demand for safe-haven assets, causing the XAU/USD pair to advance sharply and reach the $1,910 area on Monday, following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). As of the time of writing, the price of gold is trading at $1,911, having risen 2.4% on a daily basis. The decrease in expectations for a rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed) has led to a sharp drop in US yields, which is considered the primary catalyst for the rise in the price of gold. The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank has triggered concerns about the banking sector, and the odds of a 50 basis point rate hike from the Federal Reserve next week have diminished. As for now, the upcoming US February Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Tuesday is expected to be critical for monetary expectations. After the SVB collapse, markets are pricing in a softer Fed.

From a technical perspective, the RSI indicator currently sits at 89, suggesting that the XAU/USD pair is experiencing heavy bullish momentum as the RSI stays well above the overbought zone. As for the Bollinger Bands, the price is moving alongside the upper band, indicating that the upward trend should persist. Therefore, we believe that the market will remain bullish as the pair is heading to test the 1,924 resistance level. A convincing break above that resistance level will lead the price toward the $1,947 mark.

Resistance levels: 1924, 1947, and 1956

Support levels: 1889, 1854, and 1808.

Economic Data

This week, market participants are closely monitoring the release of key economic indicators in the US, including the Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, and Retail Sales. The Rate Statement from the European Central Bank is also expected to draw significant attention. These highly anticipated releases have the potential to cause significant fluctuations in the markets, providing valuable insights for traders to guide their decisions.

Here are key events to watch out for:

Consumer Price Index (CPI) | US (March 14)

In January 2023, the US witnessed a 0.5% month-on-month rise in consumer prices, the most in three months. 

Analysts anticipate a 0.4% increase in February.

Producer Price Index (PPI) | US (March 15)

Producer prices for final demand in the US increased 0.7% month-on-month in January 2023, the most in seven months.

Analysts expect a 0.3% increase in February.

Retail Sales | US (March 15)

Retail sales in the US unexpectedly jumped 3% month-on-month in January 2023, the biggest increase since March 2021.

For February, analysts expect a 0.2% increase.

Employment Change | Australia (March 16)

Employment in Australia unexpectedly declined by 11,500 to 13.72 million in January 2023. Meanwhile, unemployment rate unexpectedly increased to 3.7% in January 2023 from December’s near five-decade low of 3.5%.

For February, analysts estimate that 51,000 jobs will be added, while unemployment rate will be at 3.6%

European Central Bank Rate Statement (March 16)

The ECB raised its interest rate by 50bps to 3% in February 2023.

Markets have fully priced in a 50bps increase this month, with a chance of a similar hike to be delivered in May, after several policymakers backed the idea that rates will have to rise higher and stay higher for some time to bring inflation back to target.

Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment (March 17)

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment for the US rose to 67 in February 2023, up from the preliminary reading of 66.4, and marking the highest level since January 2022. 

Analysts anticipate that the index for this month will be in the range of 67.5 to 68.