3 Things You Need to Know This Week | PMIs, Denmark Snap Election, Tax Season (Mar. 23, 2026)

The March flash PMI data reveals continued strength in global economic activity across the US, UK, Eurozone, and Japan, with private sector growth persisting despite ongoing economic concerns. While the US shows a slight downward trend, Japan's PMIs have accelerated recently and the Eurozone's figures rose in February. The key insight is that economic reality continues to exceed expectations, which supports the ongoing bull market. Denmark is holding a snap election on Tuesday after Prime Minister Meta Fredriksson called for early elections following a diplomatic standoff with the US over Greenland that boosted her party's polling numbers. However, current polling suggests the governing coalition may struggle to retain its majority, potentially leading to a fragmented parliament and minority government gridlock. For investors, Denmark's smaller stock market and high single-company concentration means political influence can be more complicated than in larger markets. Finally, the April 15th tax filing deadline is approaching for 2025 tax returns, with important reminders about filing extensions (available until October 15th for filing but not payment), deadlines for IRA and Roth IRA contributions for the prior tax year, and the value of consulting tax professionals for complex situations.