China Growth Beats Forecasts; Global Central Banks Eye Policy Changes
• China's industrial output and retail sales beat forecasts in January/February • Central banks like the Fed, BOJ, and SNB have policy meetings this week and may adjust interest rates • All eyes are on the Fed's dot plot forecasts for rates and inflation on Wednesday • The BOJ is expected to end 8 years of negative rates and adjust its yield curve control policy • The Swiss franc has eased from record highs against the euro recently, but still remains strongly valued