Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing 
New EU trade rules could put poor countries in a billion dollar ‘green squeeze’ 
The idea that US interest rates will stay higher for longer is probably wrong 
Rishi Sunak wants to cut the cost of ‘sicknote’ Britain 
The yen plunges to 34-year low despite interest rate hike 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- France: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen win the first round. Ready to face each other in second. Corporate service price for February will be updated at 23:50 GMT.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Leading economic index and coincident index numbers will be published at 5:00 GMT.
- Germany: IFO report on business climate, current assessment, and expectations will be released at 8:00 GMT. Bundesbank will release monthly report at 12:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: CBI industrial trend survey report will be published at 10:00 GMT.
- United States: Chicago Fed will update National Activity index for March at 12:30 GMT. FOMC member Kashkari is scheduled to speak at 15:30 GMT.
- Auction: US will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
