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Today's economic news and market action:

• Equity markets rebounded yesterday …
• Eurozone flash inflation (Feb) above the consensus …
• Dollar holding a slightly firmer tone, supported by strong labour market data …
• EUR/USD opens in the lower half of $1.06-1.07 …
• GBP/USD is changing hands in the top half of $1.19-1.20 …
• EUR/GBP is operating just above the midpoint of 88-89p …
• Relatively quiet data schedule ahead today …

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The shift by central banks to smaller rate hikes is not a signal that monetary tightening is about an end. Central banks have continued to emphasise that the battle to bring inflation back under control and restore price stability is far from won.

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The shift by central banks to smaller rate hikes is not a signal that monetary tightening is about an end.

Ireland's manufacturing sector posted in expansion territory in February amid a renewed upturn in new orders and strong growth in workforce numbers.