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Commerzbank on Overnight News

BY MT Newswires | TREASURY | 03/18/26 06:29 AM EDT

06:29 AM EDT, 03/18/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Commerzbank in its "European Sunrise" note of Wednesday highlighted:

Markets: United States Treasury yields lower across the curve, with the belly outperforming. Brent declines to about $101/barrel. Most equity futures edge higher, led by Nikkei, while Chinese stocks struggle. The euro (EUR) tests upside above $1.154.

U.S./Iran: President Donald Trump says it "won't be long" before ships can move through the Strait of Hormuz. Pentagon plans mass production of LUCAS attack drones. Iran confirms the death of security chief Ali Larijani.

U.S./Venezuela: The U.S. intends to ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine agrees to allow repairs to Russian oil pipeline, helping to unlock 90 billion euros loan (FT).

==EUROPE:

Germany: Cabinet approves legislation to permit gasoline stations only one price increase per day. Legislation to take effect from April, pending parliamentary approval.

EU: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Prime Minister Friedrich Merz to discuss troubled joint fighter program (Reuters sources).

U.K.: United Kingdom Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is willing to give more powers to the European Union to reverse what she calls Brexit's "deep damage."

Banks: EU to delay increase in bank capital requirements until after Easter.

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