Bank of Japan Signals Cautious Path Toward Further Rate Hikes Amid Yen Weakness 
MAS Holds Monetary Policy Steady as Strong Growth Raises Inflation Risks 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
Few economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Home loans declined by 2.5 percent in March and investment lending for homes down 2.7 percent.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Coincident and leading economic index to be updated at 5:00 GMT. Trade balance report due at 23:50 GMT.
- United States: Fed’s Rosengren and Clarida set for a speech at 13:10 GMT.
- Canada: BoC’s Lane set for a speech at 21:30 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
