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.


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U.S. Public Debt Tops $40 Trillion for First Time
Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs for Three Days as U.S. Trade Deal Takes Shape
Asian Currencies Steady as Dollar Weakens After Treasury Bond Buybacks
Brazil Cuts Selic Rate to 14% as Inflation Eases but Risks Persist
Switzerland Industrial Production Jumps 5.5% in Q2 2026
Japan Economy Minister Downplays Inflation Risks Despite BOJ Warning
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady as Kevin Warsh Says Rising Treasury Yields Tighten Financial Conditions
Gold Holds Near Two-Month High as Treasury Yields Fall 



