USD/JPY stuck near 158.90 as Middle East tensions, oil prices, and central bank meetings drive sentiment.
US jobless claims edged down to 213K; four-week average fell, lifting dollar index toward 99.50.
January U.S. goods and services trade balance narrowed to -$54.5bn, beating forecasts of -$66.6bn.
US goods trade deficit narrowed in January, improving from $99.3bn to $81.8bn, signaling stronger balance.
US continuing jobless claims met expectations, holding at 1.85 million in week ending February 27, unchanged overall.
US building permits fell 5.4% in January, reversing December’s 4.3% rise, signaling a month-on-month decline.
January US building permits missed forecasts, totaling 1.376 million versus expectations of 1.41 million, signaling weaker demand.
US initial jobless claims rose; four-week average reached 212,000 in week ending March 6, below 215,000 forecast.
US initial jobless claims ended 6 March at 213,000, slightly below 215,000 forecast—2,000 fewer than expected.
Canada’s imports slipped to $66.13bn in January, down $0.80bn from December’s $66.93bn total.
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