March 11, 2026
United States:
US Core Inflation Slowed as Expected Before War With Iran
Underlying US inflation slowed in February from a month earlier, offering some relief from price pressures before the war with Iran.
The consumer price index, excluding food and energy, rose 0.2% from January, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Wednesday. From a year ago, it was unchanged at 2.5% — the slowest pace in nearly five years.
Europe:
IEA Proposes Massive Release of Emergency Oil Stockpiles
The International Energy Agency is proposing a discharge of emergency oil reserves that would be the largest in its history, as Japan said it’ll press ahead with its own release regardless.
The IEA, which co-ordinates stockpile discharges for OECD countries, has suggested member states release 400 million barrels, German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said Wednesday.
Asia:
PBOC Employs Volatile Yuan Fixing to Manage Iran War Fallout
China’s central bank is signaling an increased tolerance for yuan flexibility, a sign of confidence it can insulate the currency from market turmoil triggered by the Iran war.
The 30-day volatility of the yuan’s daily reference rate set by the People’s Bank of China climbed to its highest since December 2024 this week, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
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