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The U.K. and the Eurozone are to release PMI data for February on Monday that may show a boost to economic activity with governments removing more pandemic era restrictions. Germany’s Ifo business climate index on Tuesday will also be closely watched.

Positive signs of an economic recovery could encourage central banks to unwind post-pandemic stimulus fast.

The Bank of England is on track to raise rates again in March while European Central Bank policymakers are still debating whether rates will need to rise this year in order to curtail inflation.

BoE Governor Andrew Bailey along with several policymakers are due to appear before Parliament's Treasury Committee on Wednesday to answer questions on inflation and the economic outlook.

Meanwhile, several ECB officials are due to make appearances during the week, including Vice President Luis de Guindos and Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel.

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