How the war in Iran is already affecting UK farmers and food production 
U.S. Praises Kurdistan's Role in Oil Markets Amid Iran War Fallout 
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Middle East Conflict Clouds Inflation Outlook 
Bank of Japan Faces Rate Uncertainty Amid Middle East Oil Shock 
Bank of Japan Signals Rate Flexibility Amid Yen Volatility 
EU and CPTPP Nations Push for Landmark Digital Trade Agreement 
U.S. Stocks Tumble as Iran Peace Deal Uncertainty Spooks Markets 
Gold Prices Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Safe Haven Demand 
Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions as Houthi Attacks Escalate Conflict 
Bank of Japan Officials Signal Continued Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Concerns 
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.
