RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25% as India’s Growth Outlook Strengthens After U.S. Trade Deal 
Singapore Budget 2026 Set for Fiscal Prudence as Growth Remains Resilient 
FxWirePro: Daily Commodity Tracker - 21st March, 2022 
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Talks, Dollar Strength and Profit-Taking Pressure 
South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Asian Markets Slip as AI Spending Fears Shake Tech, Wall Street Futures Rebound 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Trump Signs Executive Order Threatening 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Not many economic dockets scheduled for today but some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Wages grew by 0.5 percent in the second quarter, up 2.1 percent from a year ago. Westpac leading index grew 0.05 percent in June.
Upcoming:
- United Kingdom: Unemployment report will be released at 8:30 GMT.
- Switzerland: Zew survey expectations for August will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications will be reported at 11:00 GMT, followed by FOMC minutes at 18:00 GMT. EIA will release weekly crude oil report at 14:30 GMT. Fed’s Bullard is scheduled to speak at 17:00 GMT.
- Japan: Trade balance for July would be announced at 23:50 GMT.
