ECB Eyes Rate Hike Amid Iran Conflict-Driven Energy Price Surge 
China Holds Benchmark Loan Prime Rate Steady for Tenth Consecutive Month 
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target 
RBA Set to Hike Rates Again Amid Inflation Surge and Global Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock 
Goldman Sachs Delays Bank of England Rate Cut Forecast Amid Middle East Inflation Risks 
RBA Set for Back-to-Back Rate Hikes, Westpac Forecasts 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is heavy with the focus on Brexit, and U.S. economic data,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce the interest rate decision on Tuesday. Likely to keep rates unchanged at 150 bps.
- ECB President Draghi set for a speech on Wednesday.
Economic data:
- Manufacturing PMI reports from across the globe starts pouring in on Monday, and services PMI on Wednesday.
- United States retail sales and ISM manufacturing PMI on Monday, durable goods orders on Tuesday, Services PMI on Wednesday, ADP employment report on Thursday, and NFP report on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- Iranian oil minister to visit Russia and meet his counterpart on Monday.
- Israel to hold general elections on 9th of April.
Brexit:
- This week likely to see indicative votes at the parliament, while Prime Minister May pushes for another deadline extension, and this time by months.
