EUR

French Trade balance deficit increased in 2018 due to higher oil prices, which increased import costed and covered export outcomes.

Eurozone economic indicators demonstrate gradual decline due to the weaker growth dynamics in all 19 countries of the Eurozone according to the ECB bulletin.

GBP

The Bank of England has not made any changes in its monetary policy during Thursday’s meeting. Central bank decreased its 2019 forecasts. The head of the BoA has mentioned that British economy is not ready for Brexit without a deal.

USD

The FOMC representative Kaplan mentioned that the US economy “feels” the influence of interest rates growths already. Fiscal stimulus is weaker in 2019. Economic growth in 2018 was 3% and Kaplan expects this indicator to be 2% in 2019.