The shadow of war hangs over the Chinese National People’s Congress and statistics

The shadow of the conflict in Ukraine will continue to hang over the financial markets this week. War should even invite itself to fifth meeting of the Thirteenth Chinese People’s Congress in Beijing, which begins on Saturday 5 March and ends on Friday 11. Ten points are on the agenda, including the draft plan for national economic and social development and the execution of central and local budgets in 2022. The debates could also relate to possible support measures, Xi Jinping being determined not to let the economy slow down. ” The policy direction is clear: more easing measures for economic stability “, indicate the economists of Societe Generale. The conflict will be on everyone’s mind, from Asia to the United States, via Europe, where it derailed the Cac 40 the week of February 28. What will be its impact on the Sentix index of euro zone investor confidence in March ? It is expected to plummet to 6.1 from 16.6 in February. Traders will also take a look at orders to German industry in January.

On the value front, inventive and Dried Environment publish their annual results.