TODAY'S HOT NEWS TOPICS
2026/03/31
The IMF warns the US-Israel-Iran conflict risks a global economic shock, spiking energy/food prices and worsening food insecurity for low-income nations. Germany’s March CPI hits a 1-year high of 2.8% YoY, driven by Middle East energy costs, fueling bets on 3 ECB rate cuts in 2026. The EU faces an extra €6B in oil/gas import costs, exposing structural energy supply weaknesses. Meanwhile, NZ’s 2026 kiwifruit first shipment arrives in Shanghai zero-cleared, set to cover over 50% of China’s imports this year. Secondary updates include a stronger JPY, RMB’s potential reserve currency status, rising global FDI, and RBA’s exchange rate risk assessment.
