The economic calendar from April 15-19, 2024, promises to shed light on pivotal global economic trends. This period is crucial as it features the release of China’s first-quarter GDP and Brazil’s economic indicators for February, including the GDP Monitor and the IBC-Br index. China’s Economic Outlook The week kicks off with China disclosing its GDP […]
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