據路透調查：預計英國通脹率將在下一季度降至2.8%，並在2026年下半年維持在平均3.4%的水平。50位經濟學家中的28位（即56%）認爲，英國央行將把3.75%的基準利率維持到第四季度末（而在3月12日的調查中，持此觀點的比例僅爲7%）。

WITKOFF: PAKISTAN IS MEDIATOR FOR IRAN FRAMEWORK

U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not know if Washington is willing to pursue a deal with Iran, while asserting Tehran is seeking negotiations. Speaking at a cabinet meeting in Washington, Trump said Iran is “begging” for a deal and is in contact with the U.S., adding military operations are ahead of schedule and could conclude within four to six weeks. He warned of “very drastic” measures if disruptions persist, said U.S. forces are countering Iranian drones, and reiterated that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz by agreeing to the “right deal.”