Chinese Tanker Passes the Strait Despite Blockade.For market events, the US releases PPI in the afternoon, where the upwards pressure from February is expected to continue. Markets estimate PPI to increase 1.1% m/m SA, an increase from the already surprisingly high February figures of 0.7% m/m SA, as cost pressures from the oil supply shock continues.
China Trade Signals Diverge as Weak Exports Meet Import Boom.China's trade data showed a sharp divergence in March, with exports slowing while imports surged amid volatile commodity markets. Exports rose 2.5% yoy, down from prior strength and well below expectations of 8.6%, marking a five-month low.
China exports miss, imports surge as trade surplus shrinks sharply.China's March trade data showed a sharp divergence between imports and exports, with demand holding up domestically while external momentum disappointed expectations.