Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: March trade balance report due at 6:00 GMT.
- France: March industrial output and non-farm payrolls report to be released at 6:45 GMT.
- Italy: April industrial output numbers will be released at 8:00 GMT, followed by March retail sales at 9:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Q1 flash GDP report will be released at 8:30 GMT, along with March trade balance and industrial production report.
- United States: CPI inflation report due at 12:30 GMT. Fed’s Brainard set for a speech at 12:30 GMT, and Bostic at 13:00 GMT.
- Canada: April unemployment report to be released at 12:30 GMT, along with March building permits report.


China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices
Jerome Powell Attends Supreme Court Hearing on Trump Effort to Fire Fed Governor, Calling It Historic
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% as Inflation Remains Elevated
BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Upgrades Growth and Inflation Outlook for Japan 



