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Not many economic data and events scheduled for today, and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- China: First quarter GDP grew 1.4 percent, up 6.8 percent from a year ago. Fixed asset investments up 7.5 percent y/y. Industrial production up 6 percent y/y. Retail sales grew 10.1 percent y/y in February.
- Japan: No growth in February on a monthly basis, up 1.6 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- Italy: March CPI inflation report will be released at 8:00 GMT, followed by trade balance report at 9:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: ILO unemployment report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Germany: ZEW economic survey report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: ZEW economic survey report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: Building permits and housing starts report will be released at 12:30 GMT, followed by industrial production report at 13:15 GMT. FOMC member William is set for a speech at 13:15 GMT, Quarles at 14:00 GMT, and Harker at 15:00 GMT, and Evans at 17:10 GMT.
- Japan: Trade balance report will be released at 23:50 GMT.
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