US Daylight Saving Time Starts as China CPI and PPI Data Release Looms

US daylight saving time begins as China’s February CPI and PPI data are released, with timing details and potential market implications.

Rich by Coin

2026-03-09

On Monday the 9th, the United States will begin daylight saving time, with clocks adjusted on Sunday the 8th. Investors will also watch China’s February CPI and PPI releases scheduled for 09:30 local time (10:30 Korea Time). The timing highlights a data-heavy week that could shape risk sentiment across markets.

The CPI measures consumer inflation in China. The PPI reflects price changes at the factory gate; both figures will influence early trading sessions and cross-border inflation expectations.

Markets could react to surprises relative to forecasts, with potential implications for equities, currencies, and commodities as the US returns to the desks after the DST shift. Investors will monitor how the data shapes expectations for inflation risks and policy. The dynamic between DST timing and data releases could ripple through currency moves and equity volatility.