🔴 The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Friday, except for decline against the euro, ahead of the release of import and export price data for February and the New York Federal Reserve's Empire State index for March, both at 8:30 am ET. Industrial production data for February follows at 9:15 am ET and the preliminary Michigan Sentiment index for March is due for release at 10:00 am ET. As the week comes to an end, the focus turns to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on March 19-20. While no change in rates is expected, an updated Summary of Economic Projections at the meeting and potential comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell afterward will have markets on edge early next week. The quiet period for Fed officials continues until after the meeting.