ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates as Energy Shock Fuels Eurozone Inflation Concerns 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Price Pressures 
BOJ Rate Hike Expected to Boost Yen, Impact USD/JPY and Nikkei 
Indonesia Central Bank to Draft New Regulations After Expanded Economic Growth Mandate 
Goldman Sachs Sees Fed Holding Interest Rates Steady Until 2027 
RBA Minutes Signal Australia Central Bank Remains Ready to Raise Interest Rates if Inflation Persists 
South Korea Signals Possible Interest Rate Hike as Inflation Remains Elevated 
ECB Keeps July Rate Options Open Amid Iran War Energy Price Risks 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is relatively light with the focus on central banks and economic data,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce rate decision on Wednesday. No changes expected.
- Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce the rate decision on Thursday. No changes expected.
Economic data:
- Australia’s inflation numbers for Q1 due on Wednesday.
- German IFO survey is due on Wednesday. Could be a big mover if data disappoint to the downside.
- United States’ durable goods order report on Thursday and Q1 flash GDP estimate on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- India to hold the third phase of General election on April 23rd.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to visit Russia this week and meet President Putin.
- China will host a two-day ‘Belt and Road’ forum in Beijing. Interest by sovereign states would be a key point to note.
- Spain will hold the general election on Sunday.
