Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
RBA Set for Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, Westpac Forecasts 
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns and Yen Weakness 
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026 
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, but all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Japan: Nikkei manufacturing PMI declined to 53 in June.
- China: Caixin manufacturing PMI declined to 51 in June.
Upcoming:
- Spain: Markit manufacturing report will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- Switzerland: Real retail sales report will be released at 7:15 GMT, followed by SVME PMI report at 7:30 GMT.
- Italy: Markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 7:45 GMT, followed by May unemployment report at 8:00 GMT.
- France: Markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 7:50 GMT.
- Germany: Markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 7:55 GMT.
- Eurozone: Markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 8:00 GMT, followed by unemployment report and PPI inflation report at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Markit manufacturing PMI report will be released at 13:45 GMT, followed by ISM manufacturing PMI report at 14:00 GMT, along with construction spending details.
- New Zealand: NZIER business confidence report will be released at 22:00 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
