For the week ending March 23, the number of initial applications for unemployment benefits in the United States amounted to 210 thousand against the forecast of an increase of 215 thousand;
US gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.4% year on year in the fourth quarter, while analysts had expected growth of 3.2%;
Member of the Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) Fabio Panetta noted that inflation in the eurozone is declining, which creates conditions for the start of easing monetary policy;
The English economy decreased by 0.3% in the 4th quarter of last year, which confirms the beginning of the recession;
The consumer price index in Tokyo rose by 2.6% in March compared to 2.5% a month earlier.
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