Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Australia’s December Trade Surplus Expands but Falls Short of Expectations 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
China Extends Gold Buying Streak as Reserves Surge Despite Volatile Prices 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Gold Prices Fall Amid Rate Jitters; Copper Steady as China Stimulus Eyed 
Gold and Silver Prices Rebound After Volatile Week Triggered by Fed Nomination 
Due to Labor Day holiday all across the globe, not many economic dockets scheduled for today and all with low to medium risks associated.
Upcoming:
- Japan: Vehicle sales report for April will be released at 5:00 GMT.
- Switzerland: Retail sales report for March will be published at 7:15 GMT.
- Eurozone: European Commission will release economic growth forecasts today.
- United States: Treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin is scheduled to speak at 11:45 GMT. Personal income and spending report will be released at 12:30 GMT, followed by March Markit manufacturing PMI at 13:45 GMT and ISM manufacturing at 14:00 GMT.
- Canada: RBC manufacturing PMI report will be published at 13:30 GMT.
- Auction: U.S. will auction 3-month and 6-month bills at 15:30 GMT.
