- Eurozone consumers' inflation expectations rose 2.5pp in March 2026 after Iran war began, per ECB survey
- Growth expectations fell 1.2pp; oil prices still 30% above pre-war levels despite 20% May drop
- ECB expected to hike rates by 25bps in June amid stagflation risks and cautious retail spending
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Macro/Economy 2
- Payment system data for April published, covering transaction counts and total values
- Monthly trends show the payment volume and settlement activity compared with previous months
- The statistics are used as an indicator of domestic economic activity and cash flow
Central Banks 2
- Federal funds rate remains the primary tool, influencing borrowing costs and asset prices
- Policy decisions weigh real GDP growth and private domestic final purchases to gauge demand
- Unemployment rate and payroll employment trends assess labor market tightness
- Wage growth, vacancy data and hidden unemployment metrics inform inflation risk assessment
- FOMC has revised its monetary policy framework twice since 2018, reverting to basic principles last year
- The Ministry of Finance releases the Q2 2026 schedule for outright purchases of Japanese Government Bonds.
- Purchases will be conducted via a competitive auction method throughout April, May and June.
- The schedule outlines monthly purchase volumes and timing as part of the BOJ's monetary policy framework.
Energy/Oil 1
- Average U.S. household spent $447.19 extra on gas/diesel/jet fuel since Feb 28 Iran conflict began
- Gasoline prices up 47% to $4.39/gal; diesel up 47% to $5.52/gal; airline fares rose 20% YoY in April
- Total consumer energy cost burden nears $60B; Goldman Sachs warns impact to persist through 2026
- Personal savings rate fell to 2.6% in April; credit card debt hit $1.25T, near all-time high
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