Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
ECB Signals Possible Interest Rate Move if Inflation Outlook Fails to Improve 
Bank of Japan Signals Potential Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Rise Amid Energy Shock 
Bank of England Set to Hold Interest Rates as Inflation Risks and Iran War Impact Loom 
Fed’s Goolsbee Warns Inflation Remains Elevated, Signals Caution on Rate Cuts 
Bank of Japan's Ueda Flags Low Real Interest Rates as Key Factor in Rate Hike Timing 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: GDP grew by 1.3 percent in the first quarter, up 6.9 percent from a year ago. Industrial production grew by 7.6 percent y/y in February, and retail sales grew by 10.9 percent.
Upcoming:
- Japan: BoJ governor Kuroda is scheduled to speak at 6:15 GMT.
- Germany: Bundesbank will release the monthly report at 12:00 GMT.
- United States: New York empire state manufacturing index will be reported at 12:30 GMT. NAHB housing market index for April will be updated at 14:00 GMT. Treasury will release details of flow till February around 20:00 GMT.
Auction: U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
