Iran-Pakistan Diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Prices Above $100 
Asian Stocks Surge to Record Highs as Wall Street Rally Offsets Oil Price Concerns 
Federal Reserve Probes Big Banks Over Private Credit Exposure Amid Growing Systemic Risk Concerns 
U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Ceasefire Extension and Intel Earnings Lift Sentiment 
Bank of Japan Signals Rate Flexibility Amid Yen Volatility 
New Zealand Economy Faces Short-Term Pressure but Recovery Remains on Track 
US Dollar Weakens as Iran Talks Boost Risk Appetite in Forex Market 
Dollar Gains as Middle East Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Support Safe-Haven Demand 
Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock 
RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Global Uncertainty 
Not many economic data and events scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Germany: HICP inflation readings for April will be released at 6:00 GMT, along with first quarter flash GDP report.
- Japan: Machine tools orders report will be released at 6:00 GMT.
- France: First quarter non-farm payroll report will be released in the first quarter.
- Spain: Flash HICP inflation report will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Industrial production report for March will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Retail sales report for April will be released at 12:30 GMT. Consumer price inflation report will also be released at 12:30 GMT. Flash Michigan consumer sentiment report will be released at 14:00 GMT.
