Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: March trade balance report due at 6:00 GMT.
- France: March industrial output and non-farm payrolls report to be released at 6:45 GMT.
- Italy: April industrial output numbers will be released at 8:00 GMT, followed by March retail sales at 9:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Q1 flash GDP report will be released at 8:30 GMT, along with March trade balance and industrial production report.
- United States: CPI inflation report due at 12:30 GMT. Fed’s Brainard set for a speech at 12:30 GMT, and Bostic at 13:00 GMT.
- Canada: April unemployment report to be released at 12:30 GMT, along with March building permits report.


Bank of Japan Unveils New Inflation Gauge to Support Case for Future Rate Hikes
Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027
Goldman Sachs Delays Bank of England Rate Cut Forecast Amid Middle East Inflation Risks
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target
RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty 



