Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Russian Stocks End Mixed as MOEX Index Closes Flat Amid Commodity Strength 
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Warns Inflation Risks Remain as Rates Stay Steady 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: HICP inflation readings for April will be released at 6:00 GMT, along with first quarter flash GDP report.
- Japan: Machine tools orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: First quarter non-farm payroll report will be released in the first quarter.
- Spain: Flash HICP inflation report will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Industrial production report for March will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Retail sales report for April will be released at 12:30 GMT. Consumer price inflation report will also be released at 12:30 GMT. Flash Michigan consumer sentiment report will be released at 14:00 GMT.
