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March 18, 2026
FOMC - No change in rates or median dots but more positive on GDP
March 18, 2026 6:24 PM UTC
The FOMC has left rates unchanged as expected with limited changes to the statement other than to note uncertainty arising from the Middle East with no change in the median dots for 2026, 2027 and 2028. However the FOMC has made upgrades to its growth projections, which can be seen as somewhat hawki
Bank of Canada - Uncertainty Heightened Further but a Dovish Leaning
March 18, 2026 3:17 PM UTC
The Bank of Canada left rates at 2.25% as expected, but with uncertainty heightened still further removed from its statement a reference to the current policy being appropriate provided the economy evolves as expected. Uncertainty on policy has increased too. However, the BoC has taken a more dovish
Preview: Due March 19 - U.S. January New Home Sales - Edging further off November's high
March 18, 2026 1:10 PM UTC
We expect a modest 0.7% decline in January new home sales to 740k, a second straight loss after a 1.7% decline in December. This would still leave most of November’s 15.5% increase, which took sales to their highest level since February 2022, intact.
U.S. February PPI - Trend accelerating even before the energy shock
March 18, 2026 12:59 PM UTC
February PPI has seen another strong month, up 0.7% overall, 0.5%% ex food and energy and 0.5% in the less volatile ex food, energy and trade. March is sure to see a strong rise, at least in the headline, on energy. Trend seems to be picking up more than is the case for consumer prices, possibly rel