Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock 
Bank of Korea Signals Potential Interest Rate Hikes as Inflation Remains Elevated 
ECB Rate Outlook: Ceasefire Eases Pressure but Hikes Still Expected in 2026 
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda Hints at Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Build 
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.
