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Weekly Macro & Markets View

What were the key global economic data releases, what is Zurich’s view and what does this mean for financial assets?

Weekly Macro and Markets View, Week 14

Highlights and View

  • Government bond markets remain volatile as the oil price rebounds sharply
    Key European yields rise to decade highs as investors price in aggressive rate hikes despite mounting growth headwinds.
  • Eurozone data reflect geopolitical impact: growth surveys fall significantly and early regional March inflation data rise sharply
    Further negative impacts will depend on the length and scale of energy disruption, while inflation markets continue to price a temporary price shock.
  • LatAm central banks strike a more cautious tone as geopolitical risks increase
    Banxico cut rates with a split vote and a more conservative tone. Chile’s central bank kept the policy rate steady while shifting to a meeting-by-meeting approach going forward.

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