• No change for Hungarian interest rates. National Bank of Hungary decided to leave interest rates on their current level. Also, it ruled out possibility of changing floating band of forint.
• US new house sales decreased to 848,000 in February from 882,000 in January. Market expectations were for increase of sales to 993,000 houses.
• Czech Republic received 15% allowances less then it was asking for. According to Minister of Industry and Trade it could have a negative effect on economy growth and he is considering legal proceedings against EC decision.
• German Business Climate Index (Ifo) increased to 107.7 in March from 107 in February so it overcame expectations for 106.5.