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    16 March 2026
    China’s year-on-year retail sales reached 2.8%, exceeding the 2.5% forecast in February

    China’s February retail sales rose 2.8% year-on-year, beating the 2.5% forecast, signaling stronger consumer spending.

    16 March 2026
    China’s year-on-year industrial output rose 6.3% in February, surpassing forecasts of 5.1%

    China’s February industrial production grew 6.3% year-on-year, beating the 5.1% market forecast expectation.

    16 March 2026
    China’s House Price Index slipped to -3.2%, compared with the prior month’s -3.1% decline

    China’s house price index fell 3.2% in February, slightly worse than January’s 3.1% annual decline.

    16 March 2026
    During Asian trading, the US Dollar Index holds above 100, easing from a 10-month peak near 100.54

    DXY slipped from 10-month peak as Iran conflict fears eased; oil fell; markets await Fed guidance Wednesday.

    16 March 2026
    WTI crude fell from near $100 and a one-week high as Hormuz reopening talks advanced

    WTI retreats below $96 as Hormuz reopening eases supply fears; resistance $98.90, supports $94.62/$90.33 noted.

    16 March 2026
    China’s central bank sets USD/CNY midpoint at 6.9057, above prior 6.9007, near Reuters 6.9061 estimate

    PBoC set USD/CNY fix at 6.9057, highlighting exchange-rate stability goals and key monetary policy tools.

    16 March 2026
    Britain is considering deploying minesweeping drones to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore oil exports flow

    UK to deploy minesweeping drones in Strait of Hormuz, avoiding warships to reduce tensions, support oil exports.

    16 March 2026
    Japan’s finance minister Katayama stated officials stand ready for decisive forex moves, avoiding level-specific remarks

    Japan’s finance minister warned of decisive forex action amid volatility, as USD/JPY slipped to 159.38 Monday.

    16 March 2026
    Following four losing sessions, GBP/USD edges up near 1.3260 in Asian trading as UK currency steadies

    GBP/USD rebounds near 1.3260 as Iran conflict hopes lift risk; weak UK data and energy pressure.

    16 March 2026
    Despite weak jobs data and Middle East tensions, the Canadian Dollar strengthens, pushing USD/CAD near 1.3710 early in Asia

    USD/CAD dips to 1.3710; Middle East tensions, Hormuz security talks, weak Canada jobs data pressure loonie.

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