Bank of Japan Eyes April Rate Hike Despite Inflation Dip, ING Says 
RBA Raises Cash Rate to 4.10% in Closest Vote Since Transparent Voting Began 
Taiwan Central Bank Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Through 2027 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
Goldman Sachs Raises ECB Rate Hike Forecast Amid Persistent Energy-Driven Inflation 
ANZ and Westpac Forecast Two RBA Rate Hikes in March and May 2026 
Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: Caixin services PMI rose to 52.9 in April.
Upcoming:
- France: Trade balance report will be released at 6:45 GMT, along with March budget details. Services PMI report will be released at 7:50 GMT.
- Spain: Services PMI report will be released at 7:15 GMT.
- Italy: Services PMI report will be released at 7:45 GMT.
- Germany: Services PMI report will be released at 7:55 GMT. Bundesbank President Weidmann is set for a speech at 13:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Services PMI report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- United States: NFP report will be released at 12:30 GMT. Fed’s William is set for a speech at 16:00 GMT.
- Canada: IVEY PMI report will be published at 14:00 GMT.
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