FX.co ★ Week Ahead - March 31st

Investors are poised to pay close attention to the unfolding trade war developments next week, particularly as new reciprocal tariffs on US imports, including a substantial 25% duty on automobiles, are slated to commence on April 2nd. Another focal point will be the US jobs report, accompanied by the ISM PMIs, offering valuable insights into the labor market conditions and private sector activity. Further economic indicators in the spotlight include China’s official and Caixin PMIs, Japan’s Tankan business survey, preliminary inflation data from the Eurozone, and factory order figures from Germany. The PMIs from Europe's largest economies will also command attention. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia is anticipated to maintain its current interest rate policy, opting for no change.