Canada Housing Starts s.a (YoY) came in at 250.9K below forecasts (252.5K) in February

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Riksbank: Rates steady as energy risks build – Nomura

Nomura economists expect the Riksbank to keep its policy rate at 1.75% on 19 March and unchanged through 2026.

US Treasury Sec Bessent: duration of Iran conflict key for oil prices and global supply

In a CNBC interview, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered fresh insight into how Washington is assessing the energy risks stemming from the escalating confrontation involving Iran and the broader Middle East.