Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Asian Stocks Slip as Tech Rout Deepens, Japan Steadies Ahead of Election 
BOJ Policymakers Warn Weak Yen Could Fuel Inflation Risks and Delay Rate Action 
ECB’s Cipollone Backs Digital Euro as Europe Pushes for Payment System Independence 
RBA Expected to Raise Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points in February, ANZ Forecast Says 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Japan Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Growth as Investment and Consumption Hold Firm 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Not many economic dockets and events scheduled for today and all with low to medium volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: Westpac leading index grew by 0.1 percent in March. New motor vehicle sales grew by 1.9 percent in March, down 3 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- Italy: February trade balance report will be released at 8:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: February trade balance report will be released at 9:00 GMT. Consumer price inflation report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United States: MBA mortgage applications report will be released at 11:00 GMT. EIA will release crude oil inventory report at 14:30 GMT. Fed will release the beige book at 18:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: first quarter CPI inflation report will be released at 22:45 GMT.
- Japan: Trade balance for March will be released at 23:50 GMT.
