BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Price Pressures 
RBA Minutes Signal Australia Central Bank Remains Ready to Raise Interest Rates if Inflation Persists 
BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Weak Yen and Strong U.S. Jobs Data Increase Pressure 
Taiwan Central Bank Likely to Keep Interest Rates Unchanged Through 2027 
RBI Hits Pause as Geopolitical Storm Clouds Gather 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged for 13th Straight Month as Policymakers Prioritize Credit Demand Recovery 
Indonesia Plans Higher Asset Yields to Boost Rupiah and Restore Investor Confidence 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI rose to 53.3 in April, according to flash report.
Upcoming:
- France: Flash PMI reports will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Germany: Flash PMI reports will be released at 7:30 GMT. Bundesbank will release its monthly report at 10:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Flash PMI reports will be released at 7:30 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed national activity index will be updated at 12:30 GMT, followed by flash PMI reports at 13:45 GMT. Existing home sales report will be released at 14:00 GMT.
- Japan: Corporate Service price report will be released at 23:50 GMT.
- Auction: The U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
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