RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Global Uncertainty 
Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty 
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Middle East Inflation Fears 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further 
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Accommodative Stance Amid Negative Real Rates 
Bank of Japan Warns of Regional Economic Risks Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is quite heavy in terms of data and events.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central Banks:
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce interest rate decision on Tuesday. U.S. Federal Reserve will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday. Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Poloz set for a speech on Tuesday.
- Economic data:
U.S. PCE inflation report on Monday, ISM manufacturing PMI on Tuesday, ADP employment report on Wednesday, Ism non-manufacturing PMI report on Thursday, and NFP report on Friday. New Zealand unemployment report on Tuesday. Eurozone first quarter GDP numbers on Wednesday, and inflation report on Thursday.
- Earnings:
Almost 150 companies listed on the S&P 500 are slated to report results next week. Big names include Apple, McDonald’s, Aetna, Merck, Garmin, Yum Brands, Estee Lauder, Kraft Heinz, PG&E and Berkshire Hathaway.
- Geopolitics:
EU & UK to hold next round of Brexit talks on Wednesday.
Along with the above fundamentals, unscheduled Brexit commentaries, happenings in the Middle East, Spain’s Catalonia, and Korean peninsula are likely to keep influencing the market.
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