BOJ Rate Decision in Focus as Yen Weakness and Inflation Shape Market Outlook 
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated 
China Holds Loan Prime Rates Steady in January as Market Expectations Align 
RBA Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points as Inflation Pressures Persist 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
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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