In the US session CB Consumer Confidence figures were published. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had decreased in February, improved in March. The Index now stands at 96.2 (1985=100), up from 94.0 in February. Analysts were anticipating reading of 93.9. The Present Situation Index declined moderately from 115.0 to 113.5, while the Expectations Index increased from 79.9 to 84.7 in March.
From Eurozone, on Wednesday, German Prelim CPI data is scheduled for a release.Rise by 0.6% is expected. In the US session ADP job figures will be published. Analysts forecast increase by 194,000.
Figures to watch:
German Prelim CPI (Wednesday)
ADP Non-Farm Employment Change (Wednesday 13:15)