BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen, Inflation, and Nikkei Hang in Balance 
South Korea Central Bank Signals Inflation Concerns as Oil Prices Surge 
ECB Rate Outlook: Ceasefire Eases Pressure but Hikes Still Expected in 2026 
South Korea Central Bank Signals Cautious Policy Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions 
Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Tech Shares Rise Ahead of Trump-Xi Beijing Summit 
U.S. Urges China to Help Curb Iran’s Actions in Gulf, Rubio Says 
Japan Inflation Expectations Rise as BOJ Rate Hike Timing Faces Uncertainty 
S&P Global Revises Mexico Credit Outlook to Negative Amid Rising Debt Concerns 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Flash Nikkei manufacturing PMI for April came at 52.8
Upcoming:
- France: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- Italy: Industrial sales and orders report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 8:00 GMT, along with trade balance report for February.
- United Kingdom: March retail sales report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Canada: consumer price inflation reports will be released at 12:30 GMT.
- United States: Flash manufacturing and services PMI reports will be released at 13:45 GMT, followed by existing home sales report at 14:00 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari is scheduled to speak at 13:30 GMT.
