RBA Raises Interest Rates to 4.35% Amid Rising Inflation Risks and Middle East Tensions 
Kevin Warsh Advances Toward Fed Chair Role Amid Political Tensions 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen, Inflation, and Nikkei Hang in Balance 
RBA Rate Hike Outlook: Impact on AUD/USD and ASX 200 
ECB Rate Outlook: Ceasefire Eases Pressure but Hikes Still Expected in 2026 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
South Korea Central Bank Signals Inflation Concerns as Oil Prices Surge 
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.
