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US trade deficit almost unchanged in February
On an annual basis, the deficit increased by 32%
  
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India’s exports at a record high of USD 40.4bn in March 2022
The trade deficit narrowed to USD 18.7bn
  
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Brazil's labour market added 328,507 formal jobs in February
All of the five groups of economic activities reported a net gain of jobs in February
  
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Central government debt rises to INR 128.4tn in Q4 2021
The year-on-year figure shows a marginal 0.08pp acceleration to 17.5%
  
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US consumer confidence rises in March, but expectations deteriorate
The index increased to 107.2 from 105.7 in February
  
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Business climate in Germany deteriorates to almost 2-year low
 It dropped to 90.83, the lowest level since July 2020
  
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Euro Area's manufacturing PMI declines in March
 The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined to 57 from 58.2 in the previous month
  
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Consumer confidence in the Euro Area deteriorates sharply
The indicator dropped to -18.7 pp compared to -8.8 pp in February
  
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Richmond Fed manufacturing index improves in March
Fifth District manufacturing activity improved by 13 pp in March 2022
  
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The Chicago Fed National Activity Index moderates in February
The CFNAI decelerated to 0.51 in February 2022 from 0.59 in January
  
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Euro Area posts its largest trade deficit on record
The trade balance posted a deficit worth EUR 27.2bn in January 2022
  
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US building permits down 1.9% in February, housing starts increase strongly
The previous month's increase was revised down by 0.2 pp to 0.5% m/m