South Korea Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns 
Jerome Powell Warns Against Politicizing the Federal Reserve, Defends Democratic Institutions 
BOJ Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Weak Yen and Strong U.S. Jobs Data Increase Pressure 
Sri Lanka Central Bank Surprises Markets With 100 Basis Point Rate Hike Amid Inflation and Currency Pressure 
New Zealand Unemployment and Inflation Debate Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Election 
BOJ Governor Ueda Warns Oil Price Shock Could Trigger Persistent Inflation 
RBI Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%, Cuts India Growth Forecast Amid Rising Global Risks 
ECB Set to Raise Interest Rates as Energy Shock Fuels Eurozone Inflation Concerns 
In terms of volatility risks, this week is relatively light with the focus on central banks and economic data,
What to watch for over the coming days:
Central Banks:
- Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce rate decision on Wednesday. No changes expected.
- Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce the rate decision on Thursday. No changes expected.
Economic data:
- Australia’s inflation numbers for Q1 due on Wednesday.
- German IFO survey is due on Wednesday. Could be a big mover if data disappoint to the downside.
- United States’ durable goods order report on Thursday and Q1 flash GDP estimate on Friday.
Geopolitics:
- India to hold the third phase of General election on April 23rd.
- North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un to visit Russia this week and meet President Putin.
- China will host a two-day ‘Belt and Road’ forum in Beijing. Interest by sovereign states would be a key point to note.
- Spain will hold the general election on Sunday.
