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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.
