March 2: PBOC cuts forex risk reserve ratio
The People’s Bank of China will lower the foreign exchange risk reserve ratio for forward forex business to zero from 20%. The move eliminates the need for banks to deposit these non-interest-bearing funds, thereby reducing hedging costs for enterprises and encouraging better management of exchange rate risks.
March 2: MWC Barcelona 2026 opens
The global mobile connectivity event runs to March 5 under the theme “The IQ Era.” The conference will focus on artificial intelligence as a core driver for enterprise, smart connectivity, and infrastructure.
March 2-4: Apple launches new products
The tech giant will unveil new products via press releases and videos on its website over three days, forgoing a traditional live keynote presentation.
March 2: Switzerland, EU sign bilateral agreements
Following negotiations that began in 2024, the two sides will sign a package of agreements covering sectors including electricity, food safety, and research. The deal also updates protocols on the free movement of people and establishes a dispute resolution mechanism.
March 4: China holds “Two Sessions”
The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the top political advisory body, will start its annual session in Beijing on March 4. The National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s top legislature, will begin its session on March 5.
March 4: U.S. tech giants meet Trump
Executives from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle, and OpenAI will meet President Donald Trump at the White House. They are expected to sign an agreement committing to independently secure power supplies for their AI data centers.
March 4: China’s Ministry of Finance auctions bonds
The ministry will issue 45 billion yuan ($6.5 billion) of 182-day discount treasury bonds.
March 6: Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics begin
The games run to March 15 across several Italian cities, with the opening ceremony held at the Verona Arena under the theme “Life in Motion.”
March 7: U.S. hosts Latin American summit
President Trump will host leaders from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Honduras in Miami for a summit aimed at reinforcing U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere.
