Global Central Banks Hold Rates Amid Iran War-Driven Energy Price Surge 
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Bank of Japan Governor Signals Gradual Progress Toward 2% Inflation Target 
J.P. Morgan Now Expects Two ECB Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Pressures 
Bank of Japan Unveils New Inflation Gauge to Support Case for Future Rate Hikes 
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Lots of economic data and events scheduled for today, and some with high volatility risks associated.
Data released so far:
- Australia: House price index down 2.4 Percent in Q4, down 5.1 percent from a year ago.
Upcoming:
- Switzerland: February trade balance report will be released at 7:00 GMT.
- Italy: Trade balance report will be released at 9:00 GMT.
- United Kingdom: Unemployment report will be published at 9:30 GMT.
- Germany: ZEW survey report due at 10:00 GMT.
- Eurozone: Construction output and Labor cost report to be published at 10:00 GMT, along with ZEW survey report.
- United States: Factory orders report will be released at 14:00 GMT.
- New Zealand: Global dairy auction is scheduled today. Q4 current account balance report due at 21:45 GMT.
