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New Zealand Unemployment and Inflation Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Election 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- United Kingdom: Rightmove house price index down 0.8 percent y/y in March.
- Japan: Industrial production declined 3.4 percent in January, up 0.3 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- Eurozone: January trade balance report will be released at 10:00 GMT.
- Germany: Bundesbank will release its monthly report at 11:00 GMT.
- Canada: Portfolio investments report will be released at 12:30 GMT.
- United States: NAHB will release the housing market report at 14:00 GMT.
- Australia: Westpac consumer survey report for Q1 will be released at 20:00 GMT.
- Auction: 3-month and 6-month bills at 16:30 GMT.
