UK PMI Manufacturing Finalized at 51.0, Input Costs Surge and Confidence Drops.UK PMI Manufacturing was finalized at 51.0 in March, down from February's 51.4, signaling a modest slowdown in factory activity. The data suggests that while demand conditions are holding up, momentum in production is beginning to soften amid a more challenging operating environment.

Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Inventory Build vs. OPEC – Who Wins the Oil War?.Oil jumps 36% in March as Hormuz disruptions reprice risk. Will WTI Crude surge to $110, or will strategic inventory releases push prices back to $90?

Eurozone PMI Manufacturing Finalized at 45-Month High But War-Fueled Inflation Clouds Outlook.Eurozone PMI Manufacturing was finalized at 51.6 in March, up from 50.8, marking a 45-month high and signaling continued, albeit modest, expansion in the sector.

EUR/USD Aims Recovery While USD/JPY Gives Back Recent Gains.On the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen, the pair started a fresh decline from 1.1640. The Euro declined below 1.1600 and 1.1520 against the US Dollar.

First Light News: Deceptive Promise or Genuine Turning Point?.The final day of the first quarter of 2026 saw markets surge higher on hopes that an end to the conflict in the Middle East is in sight.

UK March final manufacturing PMI 51.0 vs 51.4 prelim.“UK manufacturing output contracted for the first time in six months in March, as the war in the Middle East and ongoing concerns about domestic economic policy led to a scaling back of production.

JPY: Tankan resilience supports Yen view – Societe Generale.JPY: Tankan resilience supports Yen view – Societe Generale

US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Potential double top at 100.60.US Dollar Index (DXY) Price Forecast: Potential double top at 100.60

USD: Softer labour signals and lower yields weigh – Danske Bank.USD: Softer labour signals and lower yields weigh – Danske Bank

Italy Unemployment meets forecasts (5.3%) in February.Italy Unemployment meets forecasts (5.3%) in February

Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI above forecasts (51.4) in March: Actual (51.6).Eurozone HCOB Manufacturing PMI above forecasts (51.4) in March: Actual (51.6)

GBP/JPY recovers from four-week low, eyes 210.50 on Iran de-escalation hopes.GBP/JPY recovers from four-week low, eyes 210.50 on Iran de-escalation hopes

Italy March manufacturing PMI 51.3 vs 50.9 expected.“The impact of war in the Middle East is being felt by manufacturers in Italy, particularly in their supply chains as lead times on inputs lengthened to the most notable degree seen October 2022 amid reports of shortages and logistical challenges.

USD/JPY Price Forecast: Corrects further below 20-day EMA as Iran conflicts de-escalate.USD/JPY Price Forecast: Corrects further below 20-day EMA as Iran conflicts de-escalate

Austria Unemployment Rate declined to 7.5% in March from previous 8.3%.Austria Unemployment Rate declined to 7.5% in March from previous 8.3%

Austria Unemployment fell from previous 357.5K to 322.7K in March.Austria Unemployment fell from previous 357.5K to 322.7K in March

Spain HCOB Manufacturing PMI registered at 48.7, below expectations (50.3) in March.Spain HCOB Manufacturing PMI registered at 48.7, below expectations (50.3) in March

Bank of Japan's Quarterly Tankan Business Survey Comes in Strong Again.US markets rebounded at the start of trading on a WSJ report that president Trump was willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He later indicated that the US will be leaving in 2-3 weeks with Defense Secretary Hegseth saying that the coming days of the conflict would be decisive.

Tech Like It's 2019.Hope that the Iran war could end soon fuelled optimism yesterday after Trump announced willingness to pull back, and Iran State News reported a phone call between a EU councillor and Iran President suggesting ‘necessary will to end the war' if guarantees are met.

US Private Payrolls to Signal March Hiring Trends Ahead of Friday's NFP.In the US, the ADP private sector employment report and ISM manufacturing data for March are set to be released. February's ADP report showed a gain of 63k private sector jobs.

Russia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 48.3 (March) vs previous 49.5.Russia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 48.3 (March) vs previous 49.5

Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) rose from previous 3.4% to 12.8% in March.Australia RBA Commodity Index SDR (YoY) rose from previous 3.4% to 12.8% in March

Netherlands, The Nevi Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 50.8 to 52 in March.Netherlands, The Nevi Manufacturing PMI climbed from previous 50.8 to 52 in March

Indonesia Core Inflation (YoY) below forecasts (2.63%) in March: Actual (2.52%).Indonesia Core Inflation (YoY) below forecasts (2.63%) in March: Actual (2.52%)

EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Remains above 183.50 to test nine-day EMA barrier.EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Remains above 183.50 to test nine-day EMA barrier

Indonesia Inflation (MoM) below forecasts (0.46%) in March: Actual (0.41%).Indonesia Inflation (MoM) below forecasts (0.46%) in March: Actual (0.41%)

US Dollar Index remains below 100.00 as Trump's remarks improve risk appetite.US Dollar Index remains below 100.00 as Trump's remarks improve risk appetite

Indonesia Trade Balance below expectations ($1.55B) in February: Actual ($1.28B).Indonesia Trade Balance below expectations ($1.55B) in February: Actual ($1.28B)

US Dollar Outlook: Bearish April Seasonality Meets Middle East Wildcard.The US dollar enters April with a clear seasonal headwind, as historical data shows a strong tendency for weakness across FX majors. However, this year's outlook is far from straightforward.

investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: UAE pushes to force the reopen of Hormuz.Oil prices ticked modestly higher, navigating a complex mix of geopolitical escalation and conflicting signals around the trajectory of the Iran conflict.