Week Ahead Economic Preview for March 2026

This document is an economic preview that outlines key upcoming economic events and data releases for the week of March 6, 2026. It highlights the focus on US inflation and UK GDP amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The document details the expected updates on US inflation through the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, as well as the second estimate of Q4 GDP. It notes the importance of the University of Michigan survey in gauging household sentiment. In Europe, the document mentions the release of monthly GDP data for the UK and industrial production data for the eurozone, particularly Germany. Additionally, it covers economic indicators from the Asia-Pacific region, including consumer and producer price updates from China and GDP data from Japan and South Korea. The document also references the recent rise in global economic growth, as indicated by the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).