ECB Warns of Rising Inflation Risks Amid Iran War Energy Shock 
Bank of Japan Warns of Regional Economic Risks Amid Middle East Conflict and Rising Oil Prices 
U.S.-Iran Conflict Stalls as Diplomatic Efforts Collapse and Global Oil Tensions Rise 
Citigroup Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast Amid Strong Jobs Data and Inflation Concerns 
Indonesia Fiscal Deficit Outlook: Fitch Signals Flexibility Amid Middle East War Risks 
India-US Trade Talks Advance Toward $500 Billion Goal Amid Ongoing Negotiations 
Asian Stocks Surge to Record Highs as Wall Street Rally Offsets Oil Price Concerns 
Japan Inflation Rises in March Amid Energy Price Surge and Middle East Tensions 
U.S. Sanctions Target Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Purchases 
This week is pretty light in terms of data and events, but there are certain economic data and events scheduled that can trigger high volatility.
What to watch for over the coming days:
- Central banks:
Several Federal Reserve speakers are lined up to share their views this week. Fed’s Robert Kaplan is scheduled to speak on Monday, Williams and Bullard are scheduled to speak on Tuesday, Brainard is scheduled to speak on Wednesday, and on Friday, Evans, Lacker, Powell, Yellen, and Fischer are scheduled to speak. Bank of Canada (BoC) will announce interest rate decision on Wednesday.
- US data:
GDP price index and PCE price index on Tuesday. Personal income and spending numbers on Wednesday. ISM manufacturing PMI on Wednesday and non-manufacturing PMI on Thursday.
- China data:
PMI reports on Wednesday.
- Trump:
US President Donald Trump is scheduled for his first speech to the US congress. Investors would be looking for more details on his economic plans going ahead.
