美國抵押貸款利率連續第五週升高，30年期抵押貸款利率升至6.46%。

China’s passenger NEV wholesale sales are estimated at 1.12 million units in March, flat year on year but up 55% from February, the Passenger Car Association said. Carmakers with monthly NEV sales above 10,000 units accounted for 93% of February volumes, with their March sales reaching 990,000 units. A rebound from the Lunar New Year-driven slowdown in February supported the monthly increase.

The US trade deficit rose 4.9% to $57.3 billion in February, below expectations, as both exports and imports increased, Commerce Department data showed. Exports climbed 4.2% on gold and natural gas, while imports rose 4.3%, led by computers, semiconductors and autos, with goods imports near a one-year high. Shifts reflect tariff policy volatility under Donald Trump, with rates recently lowered after a court ruling. AI-driven demand for imported chips continues to support imports.